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  • How Guilty Pleas Can Help Car Accident Claims

    A woman has been sentenced to probation for her role in a car accident that hurt a child at a bus stop. Criminal cases like these can make it easier for victims to recover compensation in a personal injury case. Driver Who Hit Child Pleads Guilty The accident happened early in the morning on April 28 in Columbia, Missouri, at a bus stop near the entrance of a mobile home park. According to the ...
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  • How Dangerous are Police Chases?

    After a string of high speed police chases in Missouri, police have found the need to insist that the public safety is their chief concern. However, there are plenty of reasons to be skeptical. Motorists should use an abundance of caution during a police chase to avoid a car accident . Multiple High Speed Chases in St. Joseph Area In the past few weeks, there have been multiple high speed police ...
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  • NHTSA Investigates Tesla’s Autopilot System

    The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into Tesla’s Autopilot system after a series of avoidable car accidents . Both the accident and the investigation raise some pressing questions about the use of partial driver assistance features in vehicles. NHTSA Investigates Tesla’s Autopilot System After years of inaction, on August 13, the NHTSA announced ...
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  • Is it a Hit-and-Run if Passengers Flee the Scene?

    A car accident in St. Joseph ended with several people fleeing the scene. The incident draws out some important distinctions in Missouri’s hit-and-run law. People Flee Scene of Car Accident in St. Joseph The accident happened on Saturday evening, August 7, 2021, at the intersection of North Belt Highway and Faraon Street . According to the police, a vehicle going south on the Belt Highway hit two ...
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  • What Can Cause a Rollover Accident?

    Two people were sent to the hospital after their car flipped in a single-vehicle car accident in St. Joseph. Car Flips, Two Injured The accident happened on July 26, 2021, at the intersection of Sacramento Street and South 22 nd Street in St. Joseph. According to the initial reports, only one vehicle was involved , though it flipped in the intersection and landed on its roof. Two people were sent ...
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  • St. Joseph Sued Over Fatal Car Accident

    A car accident and wrongful death case that is winding its way through the Missouri court system has a lot of lessons about the state’s personal injury law . St. Joseph Sued Over Fatal Car Crash The accident happened way back on April 14, 2017 . The driver, who was under the influence of both alcohol and drugs, and five passengers were in a stolen vehicle going north on Riverside Road. The driver, ...
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  • Motorcycle Accident Fatalities Spike: New Helmet Law to Blame

    Motorcycle accidents are among the most severe type of car accident that can happen on the roads. This year so far, motorcycle accident fatalities have increased significantly in St. Joseph and the rest of Missouri. Motorcycle Accident Fatalities up 40% in Missouri According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, fatalities from motorcycle accidents are way up so far in 2021. At this point, ...
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  • Wrongful Death Claims After DUI Charges

    The driver who caused a fatal car accident has been charged with involuntary manslaughter. The outcome of that case could influence a potential wrongful death claim against him. Drunk Driver Causes Crash, Kills Passenger The accident happened way back on January 31, 2021, just north of Dekalb, Missouri, and south of St. Joseph. The driver, who was 18 years old, lost control of the vehicle. The car ...
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  • What are Third Party Claims in Workers’ Compensation?

    In Missouri, third party claims happen when a victim gets hurt while on the job by someone who is unrelated to the workplace. In these cases, the victim can recover workers’ compensation , and can file a personal injury lawsuit against the party that hurt them. However, the workers’ compensation insurance company can put a lien on the personal injury settlement to recover what it had already paid ...
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  • What is Missouri’s Eggshell Skull Rule?

    A car accident in St. Joseph presents an opportunity to look at an important aspect of Missouri’s personal injury law : The eggshell plaintiff rule. Pregnant Woman Involved in Car Accident The accident happened on Tuesday evening, June 1, 2021, at the intersection of Seneca Street and South 28 th Street . According to the initial reports , a pregnant woman was driving on South 28 th Street. ...
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  • What Happens if the Jaws of Life Injures a Car Accident Victim?

    A single-vehicle car accident in St. Joseph caused such severe damage to the car that both occupants had to be extracted from the vehicle. The crash raises an interesting question: What happens if the extraction causes an injury? Driver and Passenger Extracted from Vehicle After Crash The incident happened just after 9pm on Friday, May 9, 2021. The driver of a Chevy Corvette was speeding and lost ...
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  • Why to Hire a Lawyer After a Car Crash With a Cop

    In the past week, there have been two car accidents in St. Joseph involving police cars. These incidents are extremely problematic for the non-officer, especially if they were severely hurt. Hiring a personal injury lawyer is even more important than normal. 2 Car Accidents Involving St. Joseph Police Officers The first accident happened around 3pm on Thursday, April 29, on King Hill Avenue. While ...
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  • Seatbelt Investors Opened Patent to Save Lives

    One of the most important safety features on any motor vehicle is the seatbelt, which has drastically cut down the severity of car accidents . However, the inventor of the modern seatbelt made very little money off of it – instead of profiting, they opened their patent for others to use. Volvo Engineers Responsible for Modern Seatbelt Design All the way through the 1950s, seatbelts were not ...
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  • What Are Mansfield Bars and Are They Safe?

    A serious car accident in Kansas City involving a tractor trailer shows why we need to continue to enforce safety regulations on the roadways, including requiring that trucks have Mansfield Bars. Car Rear-Ends Tractor Trailer The crash happened on the evening of April 5, 2021. The truck accident is still under investigation, so little is known about exactly what happened. However, it is clear that ...
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  • What Do I Do After a Car Accident?

    Every car accident , no matter how minor, is jarring. The shock can make drivers flustered and act differently than they would, normally. There are, however, certain steps that everyone should take in the immediate aftermath of a crash. 1. Check for Injuries The first thing to do is check everyone in your vehicle for injuries. If a passenger in your car is hurt, then their well-being becomes a ...
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  • Single-Vehicle Motorcycle Accident in St. Joseph

    With the sun and the warm weather come motorcycles, and with motorcycles come motorcycle accidents. Unfortunately, the St. Joseph area has seen its first crashes of the season, as bikers get out and enjoy the springtime on the roads. Motorcycle Season Starts Early in 2021 After a few rounds of winter weather in January , the temperatures warmed up enough in February for bikers to get their ...
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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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