It’s officially back-to-school season, which means that school buses will be a daily affair again. While safety guidelines regarding sharing the road with buses are the same throughout the U.S., laws about stopping for school buses vary by state. As a Kansas City Personal Injury Law Firm, we feel it is important for drivers to [...]
There are plenty of injuries that can be sustained from motor vehicle accidents, but today we’re going to take a look at one in particular: Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). The causes of CRPS aren’t completely understood yet, but research has shown that it most commonly occurs after physical trauma such as a car or [...]
The 21st century has brought countless advances in technology, including driver assistance equipment. Numerous modern day drivers operate automated vehicles with features such as sensors, automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, and computer systems. These features are designed for safety and convenience when used properly - but sometimes the driver isn’t the only person [...]
We all know texting and driving is a risky habit to indulge in. In fact, it’s entirely illegal in 48 states. Despite the consequences, people do it every day, causing thousands of accidents every year. According to data collected by The Zebra, 4,637 people died in 2018 alone due to irresponsible cell phone use. These [...]
The condition of a vehicle’s tires can make or break your next ride. According to the NHTSA, a total of 738 people died in tire-related car crashes is 2017 alone. It is essential to regularly check the air pressure, wear and tear, and tread depth of your tires, among other things, to ensure that they [...]
As a practicing personal injury lawyer for over 27 years, I have seen it many times. I never get used to it. It’s awful and made worse by the fact is that it is completely avoidable. In a typical scenario, a client is involved in a devastating car wreck. The wreck is not their fault; [...]
A $225,000.000 (policy limit) settlement for a plaintiff who was injured when an uninsured drunk driver ran a red light and hit his vehicle. He sustained $42,000.000 in medical bills for a broken femur and filed an uninsured motor vehicle action against The Hartford Insurance Company.
A 100,000.00 settlement for a plaintiff who was injured in a car accident at an intersection. The plaintiff received the policy-limit settlement and subsequently filed an underinsured motorist claim against Allstate Insurance Company and obtained an additional $115,000.
A $73,000.00 settlement for a plaintiff who broke his thumb in an accident in which a car spun out of control and hit his tractor-trailer.
A $200,000.00 settlement for a passenger who suffered a broken ankle in a motorcycle accident that occurred when a car merged into the plaintiff’s lane of travel.
