The research is clear: Seat belts prevent serious injuries and they save lives. Every person should wear a seat belt every time they are in a vehicle—even for relatively short rides. How much of a difference do seat belts actually make? Our Kansas City car accident lawyer answers the question by providing a comprehensive review […]
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Did you know that motorcyclists are at a dramatically higher risk of being seriously hurt in a crash than other motorists? The odds of a motorcyclist being killed in a crash is approximately 24 times higher than it is for occupants of passenger vehicles (NHTSA). It is a sobering statistic. The good news is that […]
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On July 31st, 2024, the Kansas City Star reported that one person was killed after being struck on a highway in the city. A preliminary investigation indicates that a driver exited their vehicle after a collision and was then subsequently—and tragically—hit by a pickup truck on Missouri Highway 210. The incident is still under a […]
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Hurt in an accident in Kansas? You need financial compensation to pay your bills and support your family. This raises an important question: Does Kansas cap the amount of compensation that a victim can recover in a personal injury claim? The short answer is “no”—while there was a statutory cap for non-economic damages in place, […]
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The loss of a limb in an accident is a traumatic injury. It is one of the most difficult hardships for any person to endure. Given the severity of the accident, victims need immediate emergency medical attention, the proper follow-up care, and the maximum available financial compensation to pay their bills and support their families. […]
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