New Law Makes Texting While Driving Illegal in Missouri
Effective Monday August 28th, drivers will no longer be able to hold their cell phone in their hand while driving. Drivers in Missouri will also be prohibited from: Typing, Sending,…
When Does Cell Phone Addiction Become Deadly?
There is no doubt about it- all of us are highly dependent upon our cell phones. Day and night, at work and at home, our cell phones allow us to…
The Hidden Danger of Driving, More Than Cars on the Road
Experienced drivers could liken driving to playing a video game. While driving itself is a rather simple subject that follows simple rules, it’s the unexpected occurrences and the variations that cause…
Kansas City Crash Lawyer Tackling Distracted Driving Epidemic
As a Kansas City-based injury lawyer who concentrates his law practice on representing people who have been seriously injured or killed in motor vehicle accidents, I have spent 30…
Excelsior Springs Traffic Accidents
Two teenagers lost their lives and two more suffered serious injuries in June of 2016 after an accident occurred on 291 Highway in Excelsior Springs, MO. However, what is shocking about this accident is that the vehicle was stopped by officers shortly before the crash occurred. (more…)
Distracted Driving Liability
This article discusses the primary difference between a typical car accident case and a car accident caused by distracted driving. Before discussing the difference, it is helpful to define what I mean by “distracted drivingâ€. Generally speaking, distracted driving is engaging in any activity not necessary for the operation of the motor vehicle that causes a driver to take their eyes off the road for an extended moment of time (at least 2 seconds).  (more…)
Distracted Driving is More Dangerous than Drunk Driving
As a lawyer who has concentrated in representing people injured in motor vehicle accidents for over 27 years, the nature of the crash cases I handle has changed dramatically over the last 8 years. Starting in 2009, I have seen a steady increase in serious injuries caused by distracted drivers, specifically drivers who are using their cell phones to talk, text, or other functions involving the use of the small phone keyboard. (more…)
Side view of writing on clipboard while insurance agent examining car after accident
Distracted Driving Crash Investigations
My law practice, which is concentrated in handling motor vehicle accident cases, has changed dramatically over the last 8 years. Since 2009, I have a steady increase in the number of collisions caused by drivers who I suspect were using a cell phone while driving. However, because cell phone use behind the wheel is rarely admitted by drivers who cause crashes, it is important to identify independent evidence in an investigation that can lead to the conclusion that the driver at fault was engaged in manipulating a cell phone just before the crash. Â Â (more…)
Missouri Distracted Driving Prevention Efforts
In October 2016 the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety published “Missouri’s Blueprint – A Partnership Toward Zero Deathsâ€. While this document addressed quite a few traffic safety priorities, a plan was developed for curbing distracted driving. The plan was well-received as many traffic safety experts believe that cell phone use behind the wheel is playing a big factor in the increase of roadway fatalities in Missouri. (more…)
Distracted Driving: Corporate Protection
Distracted driving is a problem for all drivers, including those who drive as part of their work. A program that has been specifically created for this purpose is the Drive by Example Corporate Protection Program. This is a driving safety initiative that has been created to help corporations and businesses reduce on-the-job motor vehicle accidents. (more…)
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