Updated: January 2024
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.
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.
Driving under the influence (DUI) arrests are typically 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, you are more likely to 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.
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.
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a serious mental health condition that can be caused by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, such as a severe car accident. In fact, car accidents are among the leading causes of PTSD in the general non-military population, and research shows that roughly 9% of car accident survivors develop PTSD.
Motor vehicle crashes remain the leading cause of death among teenagers in the United States. The good news? With the right guidance and awareness, your teen driver can become safer behind the wheel. Educate them about the eight critical danger zones identified by the CDC—each representing a major factor contributing to teen car accidents.
Updated: January 2025
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.
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.
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.
Updated content April 2025; statistics December 2025
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, 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.
