As unfortunate as it may be, getting sick is a fact of life. But, when an illness strikes – especially a serious one – the average person does not have the skills or experience necessary to understand why it happened or how to treat it. Instead, we rely on medical professionals to make these decisions for us. However, while...
Read MoreWhen a car, truck or SUV malfunctions, it can have serious consequences. Automakers have a duty to test their vehicles to make sure they are safe before selling them. Unfortunately, sometimes defects show up after the vehicles are on the road. Under those circumstances, the automakers must issue a recall to repair problems. In January, Toyota recalled more than...
Read MoreMost Americans have noticed the erratic behavior of drivers on cell phones-the inconsistency in speed, the weaving, and even the crossing double yellow lines. If these behaviors remind you of a drunk driver, you’re correct-studies have shown that distracted driving, often caused by cell phone use, can result in the same poor driving behavior as driving under the influence....
Read MoreIn October, 2004, Raechel and Jacqueline Houck were driving in their rented PT Cruiser to visit their parents in Ventura County, California. Tragically, the sisters were both killed instantly when the PT Cruiser’s engine burst into flames and the car hit an oncoming tractor-trailer. The tragedy could have been prevented if only the rental agency, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, had addressed...
Read MoreFor kids throughout Missouri, the end of summer means one thing: the return of the school year. And, the return of the school means another thing: the return of school buses to the roads of Missouri. While the big yellow-buses are one of the safest modes of transportation for students, Missouri school bus accidents occasionally occur. If bus drivers,...
Read MoreA 55 year old female died when her disabled vehicle that partially occupied a lane of traffic was struck by an eighteen wheel truck on a highway located in Jackson County. We brought suit on behalf of her three emancipated children. Dempsey Kingsland Osteen action: We obtained a complete copy of the extensive police file concerning the investigation of...
Read MoreThe opioid crisis has been created by many factors including physicians that do not adhere to guidelines for the safe prescribing of pain medications to patients with pain conditions. In this case, the prescribing physician allowed for the dispensing of pain medications many times over what was recommended by the Center for Disease Control leading to addiction and dependency...
Read MoreVehicle maintenance is an important part of being the owner of a car, truck or other motor vehicle. You probably routinely change your vehicle’s tires, replace your headlights and get your vehicle’s oil changed. Commercial carriers also have a duty to perform routine maintenance on their large trucks and other vehicles to ensure they are safe for the road....
Read MoreA Jackson County, Missouri, judge sentenced a Missouri man to a nine-year prison sentence for his involvement in a multiple-vehicle crash that claimed the life of a Missouri Department of Transportation employee, according to Examiner.net. The automobile accident took place in September of 2012 and was determined to be caused by a 36-year-old lawyer. The accident involved four vehicles...
Read MoreA car accident can be a traumatic experience that often involves serious injuries. The chance of a serious injury significantly increases if the accident involves a large commercial vehicle. A semi-truck was recently involved in an accident that disrupted the morning commute for many residents in the Kansas City area. Semi-truck Hit a Median According to Action 41 News,...
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