The reporting of car accidents or arrests relating to a DUI or DWI are fairly regular in today’s news stories. Do you find yourself asking what is the difference between a DUI and a DWI? The answer to that depends on the state you reside in. First, it is important...
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Helpful Tips to Fight a Speeding Ticket in Kansas and Missouri
Speeding tickets are the most common violation in all 50 states. The cost of a speeding ticket in Kansas and Missouri can affect more than just your wallet if you plead guilty. After a ticket or citation has been issued, the driver has 30 days to either plead guilty...
Slip and Fall Accident Statistics
Slip and fall accidents are a leading cause of emergency department visits in the United States. According to the National Floor and Safety Institute, falls account for over eight million emergency department visits annually, affecting both men and women,...
Turkey Frying Safety
Thanksgiving is meant to gather family and friends, conversation and of course good food. Sometime in the 1980’s, fried turkey for Thanksgiving became a sensation, but without social media, the only pictures to document fried turkeys were well edited and appeared to...
Facts About Prescription Drug Abuse
The number one fact about prescription drug abuse is that it does not discriminate; this epidemic affects all genders, race, ethnicity, and demographics. In September 2017, the CDC launched it’s RX Awareness campaign in an attempt to combat the nearly 3.3 million...
Uber Auto Accident Claims
Uber is the largest rideshare service available, operating in 600 cities across 78 countries with an average of 15 million rides given per day, (recode.net). There are multiple studies and statistics surrounding Uber and the number of auto accidents its drivers have...
Signs of Nursing Home Abuse and Negligence
There are an estimated 1.5 million people living in nursing homes and as the nation continues to age, the number of elders living in nursing homes will too. The decision to put a loved one who has difficulty living independently in a nursing home is often a difficult...
What is Considered a Wrongful Death Claim
The term “wrongful death” is defined differently in each of the 50 states and the laws pertaining to a wrongful death can also vary slightly. This article is a general overview of what is considered a wrongful death claim, who may be liable and who may sue for...
Summertime Safety Tips
There are summertime safety tips for anything and everything in the Sunflower and Show Me States. Due to the unique geographic location of Kansas and Missouri, there is a little bit of it all; severe weather, excessive heat, and exposure to noxious plants and bugs. ...
Important Witnesses in Personal Injury Cases
Personal injury cases are rarely cut and dry and often require testimony from witnesses involved both directly and/or indirectly. There are three types of important witnesses in personal injury cases; eye-witnesses to the event causing the personal injury, those that...