A brief commentary on the repeal of Missouri’s motorcycle helmet law. In this blog, I comment on this misguided law and point towards solutions to advance driver safety. The repealing of the Missouri helmet law comes as no surprise to me. Several years ago, I…
State’s Rising Roadway Death Toll Expected to Increase Come August 28th, don’t be surprised if you see more motorcyclists not wearing helmets. That is likely going to occur, because Missouri Governor Mike Parson signed into law a bill that allows motorcyclists in Missouri to ride…
In 2016 alone, there were over 2,100 motorcycle accidents in the state of Missouri. According to the Missouri Transportation Department, over 1,900 motorcyclists suffered an injury and a record setting 122 were killed. In the past four years, the state has seen a disturbing increase in the number of motorcycle fatalities. (more…)
Since motorcycles are smaller than vehicles on the road, they will be less visible, often hidden in the blind spots. Any irregularity in the road can cause a motorcycle to do unexpected movements. Since motorcycles have two wheels are open air vehicles, the potential for injury in…
Riding a motorcycle in the Fall weather is popular for many motorcycle enthusiasts. They understand, however, that there are hazards on the road that other motorists are just not exposed to. With these added risks, motorcycle accidents are bound to happen. According to the Insurance…
The number of motorcycle traffic fatalities across the nation increased approximately nine percent from 2011 to 2012, according to a recent study. While that increase alone is cause for alarm, a bigger concern is that Missouri was the state with the fourth largest increase in…
Prosecutors in Geary County, Kansas requested a continuance in their criminal case against a truck driver accused of a hit-and-run accident with a motorcycle. The motorcyclist died of his injuries soon after the crash. The truck driver faces charges related to a fatal motor vehicle…
A person injured in a motorcycle accident is entitled to recover underinsured motorist coverage under several insurance policies, according to the Missouri Supreme Court's ruling in Manner v. Schiermer, et al, No. SC92408, slip op. (Mo., Jan. 8, 2013). The defendant insurance companies contended that…
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…
Police ticketed a man in Wichita, Kansas who covered his pickup truck in hundreds of Christmas lights, citing public safety concerns. The risk of traffic accidents due to the distraction caused by the truck, they said, made it a hazard. For an auto accident attorney…