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Distracted driving in Missouri

On Behalf of Carter Law Offices | Dec 4, 2014 | Car Accidents

In 2012, 3,328 people were killed in car accidents involving a distracted driver. This is in addition to the over 420,000 people who were injured in accidents involving a distracted driver. Distracted driving is one of the most deadly and costliest vices in the United...

School bus strikes elderly man crossing street

On Behalf of Carter Law Offices | Nov 26, 2014 | Mass Transit Accidents

Buses are ever present on streets and highways around the county. Whether they are taking a student home from school or a family across the country to see relatives, buses have the reputation of being a safe and fairly non-expensive form of transport. But like every...

Railing effectiveness on the severity of car accidents

On Behalf of Carter Law Offices | Nov 21, 2014 | Car Accidents

Most people think little of all the safety features that adorn Kansas City streets and highways alike. One of the most prevent form of street safety are the barriers that split the opposite flowing traffic. These barriers range in size from one foot humps to 10 foot...

Can I sue even after the MO statute of limitations has expired?

On Behalf of Carter Law Offices | Nov 14, 2014 | Car Accidents

You buy a new Missouri house and love it like your first born. Two years later you see a small crack in the foundation, but pay it no mind. Two years after that, the small crack has grown and will now take thousands of dollars to fix. You find out that the surgery you...

Additional defective airbags recalled in Kansas City, MO

On Behalf of Carter Law Offices | Nov 5, 2014 | Auto Product Liability

Kansas City, Missouri, victims of defective products should be aware of the rights and legal protections that exist for consumers. Regulators in the U.S. recently reported that another 30,687 airbag inflators were made with an incorrect part that causes the...

Driving under the influence of marijuana and other drugs

On Behalf of Carter Law Offices | Oct 30, 2014 | Car Accidents

While exact numbers are difficult to ascertain due to inconsistent testing, according to the Nation Survey on Drug Use and Health over 10 million people took to the roads under the influence of an illicit drug in 2013. While it pales to the estimated 29 million people...

Trains collision sends over a dozen people to the hospital

On Behalf of Carter Law Offices | Oct 22, 2014 | Mass Transit Accidents

Traditional passenger trains have almost become sort of a novelty in today's society. With the invention of airplanes and the modern passenger vehicle, trains have taken a back seat in transporting people from place to place. But trains are still one of the nation's...

Kansas City teen killed in accident with postal truck.

On Behalf of Carter Law Offices | Oct 17, 2014 | Car Accidents

Every year, tens of thousands of people die while traveling in cars. This number isn't likely to decrease any time soon, as technology is increasingly being used as a distraction during a time when focus is essential. When people lose sight of how to properly drive,...

What is aggressive driving?

On Behalf of Carter Law Offices | Oct 9, 2014 | Truck Accidents

Driving is a fact of life for many people across the United States. Unfortunately, car accidents have followed suit, also becoming commonplace amongst American drivers. According to the National Safety Council, there are about 10 million accidents involving motor...

The importance of wearing a seat belt

On Behalf of Carter Law Offices | Oct 3, 2014 | Car Accidents

Motor vehicles are made of tons of metal and plastic that travel at incredible speeds with only four brake pads to stop them. Such a description would make most people think twice before getting behind the wheel of a car, but car makers have been improving the safety...

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