by The Horn Law Firm | Jan 30, 2013 | Auto Accidents
Douglas Horn, an Independence, Missouri lawyer, published the 20 most dangerous intersections for 2012 in the Kansas City area. Following is an excerpt from an interview with Mr. Horn. In putting together the list, I relied upon 2012 accident data and my professional...
by The Horn Law Firm | Jan 28, 2013 | Auto Accidents, Truck Accidents
Texting while driving, and whether authorities should ban or restrict the practice, remains a controversial subject. More than half of all U.S. states ban texting while driving by all drivers, and several more prohibit texting by novice drivers or school bus drivers....
by The Horn Law Firm | Jan 11, 2013 | Auto Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Truck Accidents
The United States Supreme Court heard arguments recently in the case of a Missouri man who refused to submit to sobriety testing after an arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence. The arresting officer took a blood specimen from the man anyway, despite the...
by The Horn Law Firm | Jan 11, 2013 | Auto Accidents
Staying connected hasn’t been the same since smart phones made their entry on the electronic communication stage. However, these very same devices are now also linked to higher rates of distractions, especially among young drivers who seem to be addicted to...
by The Horn Law Firm | Jan 10, 2013 | Auto Accidents
A collision between a commuter train and an automobile in Connecticut in late December may have resulted, at least partly, from distracted driving, according to witnesses at the scene. The accident resulted in the deaths of the car’s driver and one passenger....