Tag: Kansas City Auto accident attorney
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How the Decision to Buckle Up Can Protect Your Safety and Legal Rights
Although the manufacturers of motor vehicles have made enormous strides in terms of safety innovations that include more extensive airbag coverage, improved roof strength, vehicle stabilization equipment, crash avoidance warning systems and more, buckling up with a lap belt and shoulder harness remain the most effective way to prevent serious injury in a motor vehicle…
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Cell Phones Not the Only Driving Distraction That Contributes to Missouri Car Accidents
While few people are unaware of the dangers of the distracted driving epidemic, the focus for most people is on cell phone related distractions, such as calling, texting or checking Facebook on a cellular phone. The growing popularity of more sophisticated phones capable of a range of distracting functions makes this focus appropriate, but drivers…
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Missouri Dram Shop Liability Offers Hope for Victims of Uninsured Intoxicated Drivers
Drivers under the influence of alcohol claim the lives of more than 10,000 people per year and cause life-altering injury to many more. While families who lose a loved one may have the right to pursue a wrongful death claim and injury victims may be able to seek compensation in a personal injury lawsuit, it…
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Is the Texting and Driving Epidemic Worse than We Realize?
Most parents who have witnessed their teenagers engage in incessant text messaging worry about their teen climbing behind the wheel and engaging in text messaging while operating a motor vehicle. Ironically, a recent study suggests that mom and dad are far more likely to engaging in texting when stuck in traffic than their kids. An…
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Why the Lack of Vehicle Damage in a Car Accident Does Not Mean No Serious Injuries
If you are involved in a rear-end collision, a minimal amount of vehicle damage may convince you that any injuries you suffered are only minor. Insurance companies rely on car accident victims that are hit from the rear making this assumption and delaying medical treatment and legal advice. Because the insurance company for the negligent…
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Injured in a Missouri Motor Vehicle Accident: What Not To Do!
A fair number of websites exist that provide guidelines about what to do in the wake of a serious motor vehicle collision, such as a trucking accident, motorcycle collision, SUV rollover or other type of crash that causes serious injury or wrongful death. Common suggestions include seeking medical treatment, gathering evidence and seeking legal advice. …
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The Law Enforcement Accident Report Found Me At-Fault: Am I Out of Luck?
When you are involved in a serious collision, it can mean bad news, worse news and worst news. The bad news is that you were involved in a car accident and suffered damage to your motor vehicle that will require dealing with insurance company hassles. While fighting with an insurance company to get your vehicle…
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Avoiding Insurance Company Traps and Unfair Tactics in Missouri Auto Accident Cases
If you are injured by a driver who fails to comply with traffic safety rules, you may suffer permanent life altering injuries. Assuming your auto collision is caused by an insured driver, the insurance carrier of the negligent driver will usually be responsible for covering the costs associated with your accident. The other driver’s insurance…