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Siddens Bening Hands-Free Law Goes Into Full Effect in 2025
As of 2025, the Siddens Bening Hands-Free Law is officially in full effect in Missouri, marking a significant shift in the state’s road safety regulations. Initially enacted on August 28, 2023, the law prohibits the use of electronic devices while driving. The 16-month period between August 2023 and December 2024 served as a grace period, […]
New Year’s Home Safety Checklist: 5 Tasks Every Homeowner Should Perform
As the calendar flips to 2025, many people focus on resolutions for personal growth and improvement. However, the start of the year is also an ideal time to prioritize your home’s safety and functionality. A well-maintained home not only ensures your family’s safety but also protects your investment. To help you get started, the Kansas […]
5 Defective Product Injuries Caused by Holiday Gifts
The holiday season is a time of joy, cheer, and gifting. However, this can also be a time of accidents and injuries, especially where defective products are involved. Defective products can cause serious injuries, including lacerations, burns, and even death. To help spread awareness, the Kansas personal injury attorneys at Patterson Legal Group discuss five […]
Older Driver Safety Week: 5 Tips to Avoid Senior Car Accidents
Every year in December, the United States celebrates Older Driver Safety Week. This initiative by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) aims to raise awareness about the unique challenges faced by older drivers on the road and promote safe driving practices. With aging, the degradation of vision, reflexes, and cognitive skills may naturally set […]
5 Common Thanksgiving Accidents and How to Avoid Them
Millions of people across America will gather with family and friends for Thanksgiving. This year’s holiday is expected to be particularly busy, with an estimated 80 million people traveling 50 miles or more during Thanksgiving week. Unfortunately, increased activity leads to an increase in injuries. To help you and your family stay safe, the Kansas […]
Does Missouri Have Self-Driving Car Laws?
Autonomous vehicles are the future. From cars with advanced driver-assist features to driverless taxis, you will see exponentially more of these automobiles in the near future. People skeptical of the technology might have concerns about the legal ramifications of getting into a collision or crash with one of these cars. The Missouri car accident lawyers […]
Can Prescription Drugs Lead to Car Accidents?
Modern medicine relies heavily on prescription drugs to help millions cope with chronic conditions and recover from disease. Unfortunately, many prescription medications have debilitating side effects that impair one’s driving ability. A critical question arises: can prescription drugs be blamed as a cause of car accidents? The answer is simple: yes. Studies have demonstrated an […]
What Is Subrogation in Car Insurance?
Subrogation is one of those terms that easily baffles many people. In relation to car insurance, subrogation is the process where your insurance company tries to recoup money it has paid out on your claim from a third party responsible for your accident. To help you understand the topic, the Kansas car accident lawyers at […]
What Do I Do If I’m Injured While Riding Public Transportation?
Getting injured while using public transportation tends to be a traumatic experience. Whether your injuries happened on a bus or a train, you’re likely wondering what your options are as well as how to cover so many unexpected costs. That’s why the personal injury lawyers at Patterson Legal Group are here with the information you […]
Halloween Slip and Fall Injury Prevention
Halloween is a great time of year for all, but it also presents opportunities for dangerous situations for those not aware of their surroundings. Every year, thousands are injured due to slip and fall incidents on Halloween night. Many of these can be prevented and, with just a few simple tips, you may help keep […]
