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Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month Tips
For Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, our personal injury lawyers wanted to share a few safety tips for motorcyclists, and other vehicle drivers, to help reduce the number of fatalities and injuries. As such, we’ve provided these tips for motorcyclists and other vehicle drivers to look over. Hopefully, the information can …
What Should I Do If I’m Hit By a Drunk Driver?
Getting into a car accident is distressing under any circumstances. When your accident was caused by a drunk driver, it can be an even more stressful situation. The steps to take after getting into a car crash caused by a drunk driver are similar to that of any car wreck, …
School Bus Accidents and Seat Belts
Every year, thousands of children across Kansas and Missouri ride school buses. While many parents believe that school buses are safe–and for the most part that’s absolutely true–they are also surprised to learn that many school buses do not have seat belts. To help you and your family understand school …
What To Do if You’re in a UTV Accident
The popularity of utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) is soaring in the Midwest and it’s easy to understand why. The vehicles, which are like a mix between an all terrain vehicle (ATV) and a pickup truck are so much fun to drive. When people think of ATVs, they often think of …
The Kansas Insurance Guaranty Association (KIGA) and Insurance Failure
Most of us are covered by at least one type of insurance policy to protect against things like car accidents and burn injuries stemming from a house fire. While it is a rare occurrence, instances do arise when an insurance company becomes insolvent and is unable to pay an injured …
Swimming Pool Injuries and How to Avoid Them
As the weather heats up, millions of people throughout Kansas and Missouri cool off and relax in swimming pools. While pools are fantastic for leisure and exercise, safety precautions must be followed in order to avoid swimming pool injuries. Every year, thousands of people suffer accidents from engaging in activities …
How Many Accidents Are Caused by Semi Trucks?
Do you get a chill up your spine when you pass a semi truck? Do you actively avoid situations on the road that would bring you closer to a large truck? Are you hyper aware of trucker’s blind spots, and stay out of them as best you can? You’re not …
I Was a Passenger in a Car Accident. Now What?
Getting compensated for injuries as a passenger in a car accident can be confusing. Whether you were in the car of the driver that caused the accident or a passenger in a car that was struck, you may not know the proper steps to take. In fact, some people make …
Brain Injury Awareness Month: 5 Things You Need to Know
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, and so, we’ve collected five things you need to know about these injuries. Are you at risk? Can you prevent all brain injuries from occurring? Your brain injury answers are below.
And, if you or a loved one do suffer a brain injury, you’ll know …
Five Important Safety Tips to Avoid a St. Patrick’s Day Injury
St. Patrick’s Day is a wonderful holiday to celebrate Irish culture, watch festive parades, consume alcoholic beverages (responsibly), and enjoy amazing food. Cities throughout Kansas and Missouri will be hosting events from March 15 to 17 for St. Patrick’s Day. Whether you prefer downing a pint of green brew at …