People tend to think of tailgaters as angry, aggressive drivers. The only reason they’re tailgating, it’s assumed, is that they want to go faster and they’re angry that no one else is doing it. Tailgating is their way of trying to make you speed up or move over. This...
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Kansas City Workers’ Compensation Law Blog
Navigating life with a spinal cord injury
Injury to the spinal cord, which can result from auto accidents, falls, and other impacts to the head and neck, leads to significant disability. Understanding the physical and mental health effects of this type of injury can help guide the path forward. Review the...
What kind of documents do you need for a personal injury claim?
If you are hurt as a result of another party’s fault, you should consider filing for compensation for your injury, property damage and lost wages. However, to file a successful claim, it is important that you gather the right documentation. The right documentation for...
The three D’s that contribute to many major car crashes
Motor vehicle collisions occur for lots of different reasons. Uneven roads, poorly maintained vehicles and inclement weather can all lead to wrecks. However, a large number of crashes every year are the direct result of people's bad driving decisions. Three driving...
How do TBIs manifest?
Often, the biggest potential risks you face after a head injury involve the brain. Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in particular can have a severe impact on your brain health. This in turn impacts the overall health of your body and your quality of life. Thus, it is...
Do high-tech safety features in today’s vehicles actually make you safer?
When you walk onto the floor of a Kansas City area car dealership, you’ll be greeted by a salesperson eager to talk to you about vehicle acceleration, touchscreens, horsepower, climate control and more. The features most prominent in 2021 sales pitches, however, are...
Can injured workers appeal final awards?
After pursuing your claim through a final hearing, you may believe you have no further options for recovering the workers’ compensation benefits you deserve. While the hearing process involves review by an administrative law judge, the final award determination given...
How can you prevent reinjury when you return to work?
Returning to work after a job-related accident in Missouri can bring feelings of excitement and uncertainty. One of your most important tasks will be to prevent reinjury. Resuming your job responsibilities in their full capacity may take time as you continue to...
Protect yourself from truck accidents
Truck accidents can result in serious injury and loss of life, particularly when they involve a much smaller vehicle. Understanding the factors that contribute to collisions involving large trucks can help drivers stay safe in busy metro areas like Kansas City. Review...
How could discussing your injuries cause problems?
It is natural to feel shaken after another vehicle hits yours while you are driving. If the other driver seems friendly and even apologetic, you might feel free to openly discuss your current situation, like any injuries you may have. However, you should be careful...
