Here’s a story that’ll make every hardworking Missourian raise an eyebrow: an insurance company tried to save a few dollars and ended up paying five times their policy limit. Spoiler alert: it didn’t go well for them. A Quick Lesson in Common Sense (and the Law) In Missouri, insurance companies have what’s called a fiduciary [...]
Picture this: you’re cruising down I-70 in Kansas City, windows down, music playing. Suddenly, your phone buzzes. You think, “I’ll just glance,” but that split second is all it takes. Before you know it, you’ve drifted, slammed on the brakes, or worse. That’s distracted driving in action, and it's no joke. In this post, we’ll [...]
When you suffer a personal injury and your insurer acts in bad faith, the expenses you’re left with can turn your life upside down. What is bad faith? How do you know if your insurer is acting in bad faith? What should you do about bad faith insurers? Don’t worry - we have the answers [...]
When there are mechanical flaws to a vehicle and the driver doesn’t know, it spells disaster - and serious personal injuries. Unfortunately, recalls happen more often than you’d think, which is why it’s so important to stay up-to-date on the latest vehicle recalls. In 2020 alone, there were 886 vehicle recalls in the United States. [...]
The holidays are fast approaching, and people everywhere are traveling to spend the holidays with loved ones. That means high traffic volumes and a whole lot of road rage. As you probably know, road rage occurs when a driver becomes agitated and angry at another driver. The problem with road rage is that it can [...]
The scariest part of Halloween isn’t witches, zombies, or vampires - it’s the drunk drivers. Every year on October 31st, the number of drunk driving accidents skyrockets, causing numerous personal injuries and fatalities. On Halloween of 2020 alone, there were 56 deaths caused by intoxicated drivers - in just one night. We want to bring [...]
Autonomous cars have become old news with autonomous motorcycles entering the modern scene of vehicle technology. Recently, big-time companies Ducati and BMW have introduced partially self-driving motorcycles: the Multistrada V4 S and the R 1250 RT. These bikes and their advanced safety features are changing the way of the road for motorcyclists, but raising questions [...]
Airbags are installed in vehicles to minimize the personal injuries suffered in a car accident. According to the NHTSA, 2,790 lives were saved by frontal airbags in 2017 alone. However, airbags can still cause injuries themselves. It’s better to be injured in a crash than the alternative, but injuries caused by airbags can be severe, [...]
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 [...]
Truck accidents are among the most dangerous of all types of crashes on our roadways. Because of their weight, commercial vehicles can cause terrifying crashes. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, more than 3,800 people died in 2016 as a result of a truck accident, and about 1 in 10 highway crashes involves a [...]
