Personal Injury FAQs: Covering the Basics

Persona Injury FAQs

What is a personal injury? Why might you need a personal injury attorney? These and other commonly asked questions will give you an idea of what to expect in a personal injury case. A quick caveat: know that each person’s situation is different; use these FAQs as a general guide.

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Graduated Driver License Helps New Teen Drivers

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Are you familiar with Missouri’s Graduated Driver License (GDL) law? It is a three-step licensing process designed to help inexperienced teen drivers acquire the skills needed to be responsible drivers and make the road safer for all drivers.

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Impaired Driving: What Does .08 Look Like?



Thanksgiving weekend is the most traveled holiday period of the year and DUI arrests are at their highest between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. Impaired drivers make it a dangerous time to be on the road. Why? Because alcohol and drugs decrease your ability to drive a motor vehicle safely. The more you consume, the more you are impaired. Impaired driving alters your judgment, response time and other driving abilities so when you decide to get behind the wheel to drive, there is a higher likelihood that you will be involved in a car accident.

This general overview may help you gain a better understanding of how alcohol and drugs can affect your driving abilities.

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Super Lawyers 2023 – Nash & Franciskato

Super Lawyers 2023

We are proud to announce that Brian Franciskato, Dean Nash and Randy James have all been selected as 2023 Top Rated Super Lawyers, recognized in both Kansas and Missouri.

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PTSD After a Car Accident

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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a type of mental health disorder caused by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, such as a severe car accident. In fact, car accidents are one of the leading causes of PTSD among the general non-military population and 9% of car accident survivors develop PTSD.

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Eight Driving Danger Zones for Teen Drivers



Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens. However, there are ways to help them become a safer driver and prevent or reduce these deaths and injuries. One way is to make sure your teen driver knows the risk factors and is aware of the eight danger zones (from the CDC) that can cause a teen driver to crash.

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Preparing for Your First Meeting with Your Lawyer

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Most people have not met with a lawyer in any professional capacity and may not know what to expect. Know that this is a time for you to assess your choice of a personal injury lawyer. Use these seven tips to help you prepare for your first meeting with your lawyer.

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How does a pre-existing injury affect a car accident claim?

Pre existing condition

In any personal injury accident claim, insurance companies look for reasons to offer you a low settlement. If a pre-existing injury exists, they might use this when determining an offer. But having a pre-existing condition or prior injury does not mean you do not have a claim or have not suffered trauma. Being in a car accident can worsen an existing injury and contribute to the treatment you need.

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Drug-Impaired Driving

drug impaired driving

For many, impaired driving might be defined as being under the influence of alcohol when operating a motor vehicle. Impaired driving is really driving under the influence of ANY substance that alters your judgment, response time and other driving abilities. That includes both alcohol-impaired and drug-impaired driving.

Driving impaired by any substance—alcohol or other drugs, whether legal or illegal—is against the law in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

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Risky Driving Behaviors

Risky driving behavior

Unsafe driving habits contribute significantly to roadway accidents and fatalities.  According to NHTSA, the riskiest driving behaviors include drunk driving, drug-impaired driving, distracted driving, lack of seat belts, speeding, and drowsy driving. Unfortunately, many drivers still engage in unsafe driving behaviors, needlessly endangering not just themselves and their passengers but others on the road. Understanding these risky driving behaviors can help you be a more defensive driver.

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