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National Bike Month: Essential Safety Tips
May is National Bike Month, and riders across Kansas and Missouri take full advantage. Trails near Gage Park in Topeka and the paths around Pony Express Museum in St. Joseph draw more cyclists during May than at any other point in the year. Wichita and Garden City see the same pattern: warm weather, longer days, […]
Kansas Farm Equipment Accidents: Rural Highway Laws
In the spring each year in Kansas, the environment changes. Equipment is removed from sheds. Tractors begin to travel on rural roads. Rural two-lane roads become populated with farm equipment that can extend twenty feet in width and travel fifteen miles an hour. While most motorists recognize the need to slow down and provide adequate […]
Missouri Hydroplaning Crashes: Proving Liability
April drops more rain on Missouri than almost any other month. Roads that appear dry in the morning can be sheeted with standing water by afternoon, and that’s when Missouri hydroplaning crashes become a genuine hazard for drivers across the state. Whether you’re navigating I-29 through St. Joseph, dealing with a sudden downpour on I-70, […]
Dog Bite Prevention Week: Your Legal Rights
The second week of April is Dog Bite Prevention Week, which is a perfect time to remember that when the weather gets warm, people become more active outdoors, which increases interactions between people and dogs. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AMVA), every year almost 4.5 million people are attacked by dogs across the […]
Kansas Spring Motorcycle Crashes and PIP Exemptions
Spring is a complicated season for Kansas riders. The weather warms, the roads open back up, and motorcycles come out of storage. Unfortunately, that also creates conditions that turn those first rides into spring motorcycle crashes. Whether you’re headed to a show at Intrust Bank Arena in Wichita, running routes through Garden City, or navigating […]
Stacking Uninsured Motorist Coverage in Missouri
You’ve just been hit by an uninsured driver. Your injuries are serious—maybe a traumatic brain injury, broken bones, or a long road of surgery and rehab ahead. Your auto policy says you have $25,000 in Uninsured Motorist (UM) coverage, but your bills are heading toward $100,000 or more. That number on your declarations page feels […]
How Road Decay Causes Motorcycle Accidents
Every spring, Kansas riders face a hazard hiding in plain sight. Deteriorating pavement, broken shoulders, and pothole-riddled streets create conditions that can send a motorcyclist to the emergency room without warning. Road decay and motorcycle accidents are more closely linked than many people realize, and the aftermath often includes serious harm such as bone fractures, […]
5 Overlooked St. Patrick’s Day Injuries
For many folks, St. Patrick’s Day is all about parades, catching up with friends and family, and having more than a few at O’Malley’s or The Celtic Fox. While we often hear about holiday-related accidents and the risks of drunk driving, the reality is that this celebration creates a perfect recipe for disaster–with many other […]
Accidents That Cause Brain Injuries
A brain injury can permanently change your life in a matter of seconds. The financial strain, the physical pain, and the emotional toll are a lot to carry. Part of what makes these injuries so devastating is that they don’t always come from the circumstances you’d expect. Knowing the most common accidents that cause brain […]
Preventing Burn Injuries Caused by Home Heating Accidents
Winter in the Midwest means cranking up the heat, which is great for keeping warm but also brings some serious hidden dangers. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), heating equipment is one of the leading causes behind home fires in the United States. With that in mind, the Kansas burn injury lawyers at […]