Posts by Kendall Law Group LLC
4th of July Safety
There is nothing more American than celebrating the nation’s Independence Day with your loved ones and friends. The 2021 holiday marks the resumption of pre-COVID-19 travel. Many will be on the roads and flying for the holiday. Although the celebrations can generate a lot of summertime fun, they are not without their risks. Here are…
Read MoreFacts About Brain Injuries
A concussion is a traumatic brain injury caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or a hit to the body, causing the head and brain to move back and forth quickly. Sudden movements, such as those experienced in car accidents, can cause the brain to bounce around or twist in the skull,…
Read MoreHow the Use of Cell Phones Has Changed Driving
Over the past few decades, cell phones have become an integral part of our lives, transforming how we communicate and navigate daily tasks. However, with this evolution, cell phone use has introduced significant safety concerns, especially when it comes to driving. What started as a tool for emergencies has now become one of the leading…
Read MoreHang Up Or Pay Up
As we discussed in our previous blog, Missouri semi-wrecks are on the rise. Due to their foreboding size and weight, semi-trucks and tractor-trailers can cause severe injuries and death. In May 2012, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) made it illegal for commercial drivers to operate hand-held mobile devices while operating a vehicle. Research…
Read MoreMissouri Truck Wrecks Are on The Rise
Despite significantly reduced travel due to COVID-19, the Missouri collision fatality count increased in 2020. There were 988 Missouri traffic fatalities recorded in 2020. State law enforcement attributes this increase to speeding and encourages slower driving speeds. The Missouri Highway Patrol has ramped up its monitoring of the state’s roadways. Motorists are cautioned, that the…
Read MoreATV Injuries and Deaths in 2020
The year 2020 has seen a surge of injuries and deaths related to the operation of ATVs, UTVs, and other recreational vehicles in Missouri and the Kansas City area. In early August, one teen girl was killed and her passenger was seriously injured after they lost control of the Polaris UTV they were operating on…
Read MoreAn Attorney Reflects During Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
Riding a motorcycle is obviously more dangerous than traveling in an automobile. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcycles account for less than 5 percent of all registered vehicles yet every year motorcyclists account for approximately 15 percent of all traffic fatalities. On the basis of accident rates per vehicle mile traveled,…
Read MoreInsurance Coverage For Trucking Accidents is Too Low
We are regularly contacted by people who have been involved in motor vehicle crashes with semi trucks in the Kansas City area. The commercial trucking industry is one we are very familiar with and we have handled these types of cases many times over the years. This is an area of the law in which…
Read MoreMissouri Nursing Homes are Among the Worst in the U.S.
Government records show Missouri has some of the worst nursing homes in the country. During the past 3 years, the deaths of at least 28 nursing home residents in Missouri were caused by carelessness or neglect. Those deaths were caused by medication errors, bedsores and staff not being properly trained in CPR, among other causes.…
Read MoreWhat is Distracted Driving and How Can We Prevent it?
I remember it like it was yesterday. Three years ago I was headed back to my office after meeting with a new client. It was a beautiful fall day and the leaves on the trees were at their most glorious. I was stopped at the intersection of 63rd Street and Ward Parkway Boulevard. Two cars…
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