Defensive driving is the practice of anticipating potential hazards and using proactive techniques to prevent accidents. In general, be aware of what other drivers are doing, expect the unexpected, and be prepared to avoid it. Using defensive driving practices can help you reduce risks, protect yourself and others, and become a safer driver.
Rear-end car accidents—where one vehicle crashes into the back of another—are one of the most common car accidents on the roadway today. Even though they don’t typically cause fatalities, they often lead to serious injuries such as whiplash, spinal trauma, and concussions.
Understanding your legal options is essential if you’ve been involved in one. Here are some things you need to know about rear-end car accidents.
T-Bone accidents, otherwise known as side impact collisions or broadside collisions, occur when the front of one car strikes the side of another at a perpendicular angle. These types of collisions are among the most dangerous types of car accidents, often resulting in serious injuries, sometimes even fatalities.
T-Bone Accidents are Dangerous Because:
Unlike front or rear-end collisions, where bumpers, trunks, and engine compartments offer layers of protection, T-Bone crashes leave occupants vulnerable.
A personal injury lawyer protects your legal rights whether you are hurt in an automobile accident, a slip and fall, or by a defective product or dangerous drug for which someone else may be legally responsible (due to negligence or carelessness).
December is a time when many engage in drinking alcohol during the holidays. It also makes it a good time for alcohol awareness campaigns such as Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over to remind people that drinking and driving do not mix. Alcohol use impairs judgment, delays reaction times, and drunk driving can be deadly. Be a responsible driver, use these tips, and drive sober.
The holidays are here. Time for holiday cheer and celebration. It’s also a time when the risks for having an accident increase. Car accidents. Falls when holiday decorating. Toy-related injuries. Mishaps at the Mall. Fires and more. Knowing what some of the holiday accidents & injuries are may help you avoid some serious injury this holiday season (and trips to the emergency room).
We are proud to announce that Amanda Cryderman is this year’s recipient of the Kansas City Paralegal Association’s Standing Ovation Award. This award recognizes a paralegal who has exemplified excellence in the profession by living out KCPA’s mission to promote, enhance and encourage the development of the paralegal profession and has gone above and beyond to better our community.
In 2022, 13,524 people died in alcohol-impaired driving traffic deaths – that’s one person every 39 minutes. Your level of impairment is measured by what is referred to as blood alcohol content, or BAC. Alcohol impairs thinking, reasoning, and muscle coordination, all abilities needed to operate a vehicle safely. This FAQ covers, in general, some frequently asked questions.
If you have been seriously injured in a car accident where the other driver was under the influence, contact the law office of Nash & Franciskato for a free, no-obligation review of your case.
The holidays are almost upon us, and like many, you may have in hand one or more children’s wish lists. But before you start that holiday shopping buying gifts, check those lists to know whether they want age-appropriate toys. Make sure they want safe toys and follow the safe toys guidelines below.
We are proud to announce that Dean Nash, Brian Franciskato and Randy James have all been selected as 2022 Top Rated Super Lawyers. All three are recognized as Super Lawyers in both Kansas and Missouri.
