Car accidents are no joke; being involved in one can cause lifelong psychological trauma and physical injuries. Sometimes, those injuries are severe, particularly when the injury is to the brain. A traumatic brain injury, or TBI, can cause flat affect, which is a...
Winter in our area of the country is no joke. And, if you call Jackson County home, you know the past week dealt us all a blow of wintry weather, with temperatures still altering between tolerable and still south of freezing, especially with wind chills. Unfortunately...
Getting in a car crash can lead to a whirlwind of events. Depending on the severity of the incident, you might need to rush to the hospital, get a tow truck, call for a ride or call into work. In the mix of everything, it can be challenging to remember what to do to...
In Kansas City and across Missouri, road safety has been a primary focus. In recent years, there has been a troubling rise in the number of auto accidents that have occurred. This is causing injuries and fatalities to a wide range of people who use the state roadways....
Negligent drivers on Kansas City’s roads can cause accidents resulting in serious injuries or fatalities. On a recent weekend morning, a driver going the wrong way collided with another vehicle, causing several injuries. The Kansas City Missouri Police Department...
It seemed to be a minor fender-bender when your car was struck from behind by another vehicle. You spoke with the other driver, exchanged information and went on your way with running errands. Initially, you thought the lower back pain was not unusual. You figured the...
When you are injured in a car crash, some injuries such as fractures, bruises and lacerations are immediately apparent and need medical attention. However, other injuries do not manifest themselves for days following the collision. These injuries are referred to as...
Missouri drivers are legally required to yield to pedestrians who are crossing their side of the street in a marked crosswalk. Despite this law, motor vehicles continue to strike pedestrians who are legally crossing the street, causing them to suffer severe injuries....