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24
Feb
2021
Tiger Woods’ Car Crash and Poor Road Designs
Yesterday, February 23, professional golfer Tiger Woods was involved in a serious single-vehicle car accident in California. While most crashes involving a single vehicle are handled by insurance rather than a personal injury claim , there are exceptions. One of those – a poor road design – may be at play in this case. Tiger Woods Hurt in Car Crash The accident happened early in the morning . ...
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10
Feb
2021
How Often Do Car Accidents Involve a Truck?
A string of truck accidents near St. Joseph has pushed police to insist that it is an anomaly. The way they did it, though, failed to provide the whole picture. Police Try Explaining Rash of Truck Accidents Since January 25, Troop H of the Missouri State Highway Patrol – which covers northwestern Missouri down to the city of St. Joseph – has worked 23 car accidents . Of those, a quarter have ...
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27
Jan
2021
Wintry Weather and Comparative Fault Rules
As St. Joseph gets hit with more snow and ice, police are preparing for more car accidents . They are urging drivers to slow down and be careful on the roadways, even if it is not currently snowing. Drivers should know that this is not just an empty recommendation: Missouri’s comparative negligence rules can end up punishing drivers who do not take reasonable precautions when driving in the snow. ...
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13
Jan
2021
Vehicle Size Likely Influenced Fatal Car Crash
A deadly car accident between Kansas City and St. Joseph, Missouri, is a perfect example of how the size of the vehicles can change the severity of the crash. Accident Involving Ford F750 Pickup Truck Proves Fatal The crash happened on U.S. 45 near the town of Farley, just northwest of Kansas City and 40 miles south of St. Joseph. According to the initial reports of the crash , a southbound Ford ...
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6
Jan
2021
Child Victims and Lost Earning Capacity Damages
A serious car accident in northwestern Missouri left seven injured early this week, including several children. One of those children has serious injuries, which can make it critical for her to recover compensation for lost earning capacity. Car Veers Off Road, Hits Family Minivan The accident happened on I-35 on Sunday morning, January 3, 2021, a few miles north of Pattonsburg , about an hour ...
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16
Dec
2020
Avoid Winter Car Crashes By Checking Your Tires
A car accident in I-29 in St. Joseph has proven to be a fatal one and serves as a reminder for Missouri residents to prepare their vehicles and check their tires for winter weather safety. Fatal Accident on I-29 in St. Joseph The accident was a strange one. According to the initial reports , it was around 4am on December 16, 2020, when a car broke down on the interstate. The driver was pushing the ...
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2
Dec
2020
Complications for Out-of-State Car Accident Victims
A head-on car accident in northwestern Missouri left one of the drivers seriously injured. The incident raises some interesting aspects of personal injury law because of one crucial detail: The injured drivers were from out of state. Head-On Car Crash Leaves Iowa Driver Seriously Hurt The crash happened 5 miles north of Eagleville , about an hour and a half northeast of St. Joseph. According to ...
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18
Nov
2020
Missouri Police Conduct Click It or Ticket Campaign
Missouri state police in St. Joseph and the rest of northwestern Missouri are in the middle of a public safety campaign to make sure drivers in the area are buckling up. The goal is to reduce the severity of car accidents and save lives. Troop H’s “Click It or Ticket” Campaign In the past week, Troop H – which covers the northwestern portion of the state , including St. Joseph – has been ...
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4
Nov
2020
Head-On Car Accident Severely Injures One
A head-on car accident outside of St. Joseph left one person seriously injured. The crash is an example of how devastating these types of car accidents can be. Head-On Car Crash Leaves One Seriously Hurt The crash happened Thursday morning, October 29 , east of Ravenwood on Route O. According to the police report , a pickup truck that was going west crossed the centerline and hit the eastbound ...
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21
Oct
2020
Faultless Car Accident in St. Joseph Damages Homes
A recent car accident in St. Joseph raises some interesting questions about so-called “faultless crashes.” Driver’s Medical Emergency Causes Crash: Two Homes Severely Damaged The incident happened last Thursday morning, October 15, 2020. According to the initial reports, police believe that the driver had a medical emergency while behind the wheel. The car left Faraon Street and slammed into a ...
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7
Oct
2020
Is It Safer to Be Ejected During a Car Accident?
In some of the most serious car accidents in the St. Joseph region, the driver or one of the passengers can be ejected from the vehicle. These ejections are far more likely to happen when the occupant was not wearing a seatbelt . Contrary to what some people think, when ejections do happen, they drastically increase the odds of the victim being severely hurt or even killed . Two Types of Vehicle ...
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23
Sep
2020
St. Joseph to Replace Traffic Lights with Stop Signs
The city of St. Joseph recently announced a plan to replace most of the traffic lights in the downtown area with stop signs. The decision provides a great opportunity to look at intersection safety and how it can impact the number of car accidents that happen. St. Joseph to Replace Stop Lights with Stop Signs Starting this week on Faraon Street, the Public Works Department will begin replacing ...
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9
Sep
2020
Car Crash Dummy Design Puts Women at Risk
Crash dummies help car manufacturers build vehicles that protect drivers and their passengers. They also help insurance companies understand the risks and the injuries that are often associated with a car accident . This means that the design of car crash dummies can greatly impact people’s safety. Unfortunately, dummy designs leave nearly half of the drivers in the U.S. and western Missouri ...
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26
Aug
2020
Motorcycle Helmet Law’s Repeal to Take Effect Friday
Missouri lawmakers recently passed a transportation bill that abolished the state’s law requiring all motorcyclists to wear helmets. While many are celebrating the governor’s signature on the new bill, there are some serious reasons to be concerned about the safety of people on the roads. Motorcycle and car accidents are likely to become far more serious when the law goes into effect on Friday. ...
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12
Aug
2020
Fatal Car Accident After Tires Come Off Truck
A fatal car accident on Highway 36 appears to have been caused by a tractor trailer’s tires flying off the vehicle’s axle. The freak accident is an example of how some crashes are not the fault of either driver involved, and how products liability law can become implicated in the wreck. Tires Fly Off Truck, Causing Fatal Car Crash The truck accident happened last Tuesday, August 4, 2020, on U.S. ...
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29
Jul
2020
Car Accidents are Changing as Lockdown Ends
The coronavirus has changed how we travel, with lockdowns shuttering businesses, schools, and social destinations. Now that the lockdowns are being lifted, though, some people are hitting the roads, once again. The swing in travelling tendencies, though, are drastically altering the frequency of car accidents . It is even changing the types of accidents that do occur. Car Accidents Plummeted ...
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15
Jul
2020
Missouri’s Rules for Car Crashes With Stolen Vehicles
A recent incident in St. Joseph raises an important question in personal injury law : How does proximate cause work when a car was stolen? Car Theft Leads to High Speed Chase and Gunfire Last week, a St. Joseph man reported to police that his car had been stolen from the Speedy’s Convenience Store on St. Joseph Avenue . An hour and a half later, though, he saw his car being driven by someone else. ...
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1
Jul
2020
Motorcycle Accidents on the Rise in Missouri
As the weather in St. Joseph heats up, motorcyclists are taking their bikes out for a ride. Unfortunately, this has led to the annual increase in motorcycle accidents . Practicing some simple driving techniques can drastically reduce the number of car accidents that involve motorcyclists in Missouri. Missouri Police Note Rise in Motorcycle Accidents In the span of a single week in mid-June, police ...
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17
Jun
2020
Cows Escape After Truck Accident: The Line Between Legal and Proximate Cause in Missouri
A truck accident outside St. Joseph has led to a chaotic scene, with police struggling to round up dozens of cows that escaped from the truck’s trailer. The incident provides another interesting and real-life scenario where the concepts of legal and proximate cause come into play. Dozens of Cows Escape After Truck Accident According to the initial reports, the accident happened early in the ...
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3
Jun
2020
How Does Subrogation Work in a Car Accident?
Subrogation is one of the most confusing aspects of personal injury law. However, it is far from uncommon, as it frequently arises after a car accident . Here is how subrogation works, how it is different in Missouri, and what it means for victims of car accidents. An Example: A Pedestrian Accident Outside St. Joseph It is easiest to understand a complex legal issue like subrogation with an ...
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20
May
2020
Missouri Lawmakers Press to Repeal Motorcycle Helmet Law
Once again, the motorcycle helmet law in Missouri could change with the signature of the governor. If this year’s attempt to repeal the state’s universal helmet law succeeds, it would mean more injuries and deaths from car accidents involving motorcycles. Missouri Legislature Passes Another Bill to Repeal Motorcycle Helmet Law In what seems to have become an annual tradition, lawmakers at the ...
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13
May
2020
Car Accidents, DUIs, and No Contest Pleas
A car accident in St. Joseph raises some interesting issues in Missouri’s personal injury law , especially its intersection with the field of criminal defense. Car Accidents Leads to DUI Arrest in St. Joseph In the middle of the afternoon of May 12, 2020, a car rear-ended another vehicle on Highway 6 just outside St. Joseph. According to the initial reports , the trailing vehicle ran off the road ...
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22
Apr
2020
How Does Excessive Speed Affect a Car Accident?
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is claiming that it has seen an increase in the number of speeding vehicles since the coronavirus shutdown began in March. Needless to say, excessive speed can make a difference in the odds of a car accident as well as in the severity of the crash. What many people do not know, though, is that speeding can impact their ability to recover compensation in a personal ...
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8
Apr
2020
Are Fatal Car Accidents Up Since the Coronavirus Shutdown?
If there is a silver lining to the coronavirus pandemic, it is that car accidents have plummeted across the U.S. With people staying inside and not driving for errands, to school, or even to work, cities have reported drastic decreases in the number of crashes on the roadways. However, Missouri police are claiming they have actually seen an increase in the number of fatal crashes. They insist that ...
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25
Mar
2020
The Coronavirus and Car Accidents are Not Comparable
The costs of the spread of the coronavirus has recently been compared to the yearly death toll from car accidents that we see in the U.S. Unfortunately, the comparison overlooks the fact that nearly everyone travels in a car – even non-drivers – while only a tiny percentage point of people in the U.S. have gotten COVID-19. Why Comparing Coronavirus to Car Crashes Makes COVID-19 Look Tame To date, ...
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