Do You Know the Proper Etiquette at a Stop Sign in Kansas City?

14 Apr, 2011 in Auto Accidents, Motorcycle Accident, Pedestrian Accidents, Safety Issues by

As Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys we know motorists come across at least a dozen of these on a daily basis.  More than likely you can’t make it out of your own neighborhood with out hitting at least one.  It would probably surprise you– or maybe it wouldn’t– to know that most people either don’t know or don’t follow the common etiquette– i.e. the proper rules at a STOP SIGN.  It’s ignoring these simple rules that often lead to serious injury auto accidents in Kansas City.

Breaking traffic laws, such as ignoring stop signs is a common factor is auto injury accidents in Kansas City.

When approaching a stop sign, always make sure to come to a complete stop.  A partial stop, also called a rolling stop, can often lead to a citation from police but it can often mislead a pedestrian or bicyclist who are expecting cars to stop completely.  When navigating a 3-way or a 4-way stop sign intersection it is important to remember who has the right-of-way.  The general rule is the first car to stop is the first car to proceed through.  However, in a situation where more than one vehicle stops at about the same time, the rule is that the car on the left should allow the right-of-way to the vehicle to their far right.

Our experienced Kansas City Auto Injury Lawyers want you to be safe as a motorist and as a pedestrian.  Following the rules of the road, even something as simple as a stop sign can go a long way in preventing needless car accident injuries and fatalities.  We can all use a brush up on road safety to remember the ins and outs of driving that we may sometimes take for granted.  Distracted driving can be deadly.  Help keep our roads safe by practicing safe and attentive driving techniques and prevent pedestrian, bicyclist and child injuries.

If you or a loved one has suffered a serious injury in a car accident in Kansas or Missouri, you may be entitled to compensation for your losses.  Call experienced Kansas City Personal Injury Attorneys James Roswold and Heather Lottman.  With over 15 years of experience in Auto Injury Accidents including Bicycle and Pedestrian Injury cases, we may be able to help you and your family through this difficult time.

Contact Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys to set up a free consultation to discuss your personal injury claim.  You can get started today by downloading our free book, “10 Essential Steps to Protect Your Injury Claim“.  We want you to know your rights.

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Pedestrian Accidents Could be on the Rise During the Summer in Kansas City

12 Apr, 2011 in Auto Accidents, FREE Books, Pedestrian Accidents by

At Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys, we know that summer is right around the corner and already with spring here and the weather getting better and better each day, there are going to be more and more pedestrians and bicyclists taking to the sidewalks and streets in order to stretch their legs and hopefully get some exercise.

A Kansas City man was killed crossing Chestnut Trafficway on Saturday night.  Police are investigating the pedestrian accident which happened around 10:00 p.m.

Our hope is that we can help protect as many of them as we can and the best way we feel we can do that is in prevention.  Pedestrian fatalities account for 11 percent of motor vehicle fatalities.  In fact, over 180,000 pedestrians were killed in motor vehicle accidents between 1975 and 2005.  These are scary numbers, especially when you consider that pedestrians comprise the second largest category of motor vehicle accident deaths following occupant deaths.  On average, a pedestrian is injured in a traffic accident every 8 minutes, which means a pedestrian is killed in a traffic accident every 111 minutes.

The experienced Kansas City Personal Injury Attorneys would like to remind all drivers in Kansas and Missouri to practice safe driving and keep your eyes on the look out at all times.  Pedestrians as well should always remember that even though you may have the right of way, the car coming may not see you, so always be aware of your surroundings.  Cross at proper designated crossing paths.  Always use the sidewalk when there is one.  Look both ways.  It might seem like obvious advice but it could end up saving your life.

If you or a loved one has suffered a serious injury as a pedestrian in an auto accident in Kansas or Missouri, you may be entitled to compensation for your losses.  Contact Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys to set up a free consultation to discuss your injury claim with one of our experienced Kansas City Pedestrian Injury Lawyers.

You can get started today by downloading our free book, “10 Essential Steps to Protecting Your Injury Claim“.  We want you to know your rights.

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New Technology Could Help Protect Your Kansas City Child from Serious Injuries in Car Accidents

5 Apr, 2011 in Auto Accidents, Child Injuries, Defective Products & Products Liability, Safety Issues by

Every year, more than 9 million children are seen in Emergency Rooms across the country, including many right here in Kansas and Missouri.  At Roswold Law Group we are always on the look out for new advancements in technology that is being designed to protect children from injuries and we are thrilled to hear about some exciting advancements being created by the Ford Motor Company.

The Ford Fiesta is now the first car in its segment to earn top crash test ratings in each of the world's largest auto markets that perform safety testing, the U.S., China and Europe.

Children are especially vulnerable in the event of a car accident and no one knows this better than Ford, which has been working for the better part of the past decade to determine how to best protect your child in the event of an auto collision.  Up until this point, it’s been hit and miss as to what truly is working to protect children beyond the obvious seat belts and safety restraints.  Ford’s newest creation is computerized, simulated children, which will be used in computerized crash tests.  These “digital children” have been specifically designed to make the computerized skeletons and organs as life like as possible in order to truly determine how vulnerable children truly are and determine what can be done to protect them from serious injury in the event of an auto accident.

As experienced Kansas City Child Injury Attorneys, we work hard to protect your family including your children, in the event of an accident.  We are proud to know that the Ford Motor Company is working above and beyond to perfect technology that makes it easier to keep your children as free from harm as possible.

At Roswold Law Group, Child Injury is something we take very seriously.  We want to help protect your family’s future and we know that begins with your children.  That’s why we started The Roswold Foundation, to help parents and guardians protect the ones who need our help the most– our children.

If you have a child who has suffered a serious injury in an accident in Kansas or Missouri, you may be entitled to compensation for your losses.  Call experienced Kansas City Personal Injury Lawyer James Roswold.  With over 15 years of experience in Child Injury Accidents including Auto Injury cases, we may be able to help you and your family through this difficult and often stressful time.

Contact Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys to set up a free consultation to discuss our personal injury claim.  You can get started today by downloading our free book, “10 Essential Steps to Protecting Your Injury Claim“.  We want you to know your rights.

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Fatal Rodeo Carnival Accident Could Prompt Safety Questions for Traveling Theme Park Rides

30 Mar, 2011 in Head Injuries by

Everyone loves a roller coaster ride.  But as fun as they can be it is important to always follow the safety rules or something tragic can happen.  A fatal accident at a carnival at the Reliant Center in Houston, TX. could have traveling fairs and carnivals taking a deeper look at their safety practices.

A man fell from a roller coaster similar to this one in Houston, Texas and was killed.

A 28 year-old man was killed when he fell off a roller coaster ride at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo carnival last weekend.  Reports indicate the victim fell 28 ft. from the coaster car and landed on another man walking near the ride.  The fall victim was pronounced dead at the hospital.  So far no one knows how or why he fell but initial safety inspections revealed no problems with the ride.  It is the first such accident in the 38 year old history of the carnival.

The injured man on the ground was also taken to a hospital where he was treated for a broken ankle.

Carnivals, fairs and theme parks can be a fun and entertaining day for everyone of all ages, but the rules go for everyone.  If you’re not careful, you can suffer a serious injury even die in an accident.  These parks are supposed to be designed to be safe and not offer much of a chance of serious injury but it still happens.  Someone is always going to do something they shouldn’t be doing when they know they shouldn’t be doing it.

As Kansas City Personal Injury Attorneys, we hope you practice safe and smart decisions when you are out enjoying the spring and days of summer either at Worlds of Fun or Oceans of Fun or wherever you are taking the family for a vacation.  Certainly with spring upon us and summer right around the corner, there will be carnivals and fairs popping up all over Kansas and Missouri for weekend affairs.  Ride at your own risk, but be sure to be safe, stay seated and keep your safety belt or lap bar in place at all times.

If you or someone you love has suffered a serious injury in a slip and fall accident in Kansas or Missouri, you may be entitled to compensation for your losses including medical bills, lost wages and legal fees.  Don’t face the insurance companies alone.  Contact Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys.  With over 15 years of experience in Slip and Fall Accident cases we can help your family.

Call today and set up a free consultation.  You can get started today by downloading our free book, “10 Essential Steps to Protecting Your Personal Injury Claim“.  We want you to know your rights.

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Three Killed in Train-SUV Collision in Washington; Stop, Look and Listen at all Railroad Crossings

30 Mar, 2011 in Auto Accidents by

Stop, look and listen at rail road crossings. Collisions with trains can be fatal.

At Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys, we know from experience that  auto accidents in Kansas and Missouri can have deadly consequences.  Getting hit by another vehicle in a collision can put a dangerous amount of stress on your body and can cause serious injury even death.  However when a vehicle is hit by a train, the chances for catastrophic, serious injury and death all increase greatly.  An fatal accident in Kelso, Washington last week put that risk in the spotlight.

Three people were killed and another victim suffered critical injuries in a tragic train-SUV collision in Kelso, Waschington last week.  The fatal train accident happened at a private crossing near Highway 5.  The collision tossed the SUV into a ditch, killing three passengers and dealing catastrophic injuries to a fourth.  All four victims were rail road workers on their way to Vancouver, Canada.  The Burlington Northern-Santa Fe is investigating the crash.

As experienced Kansas City Auto Accident and Injury Lawyers, we know all too well the fatal consequences that can result from a dangerous collision between a car and a train.  Trains are bigger.  Cars and even SUVs don’t stand a chance against a powerful machine such as a train.  Never attempt to cross a train track while the signal lights are flashing and the arms are down blocking your path.  It can be unwise to try and gauge the speed of the oncoming train, coupled with trying to weave through the barricade.

If you have been involved in an auto accident in Kansas or Missouri and have suffered from serious injury as a result?  Let us help.  Call experienced Kansas City Personal Injury Attorneys James Roswold and Heather Lottman.  With over 15 years of experience in Auto Accident and Injury cases including Train Accidents, we may be able to help you and your family get through this difficult and stressful time.

Contact Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys to set up a free consultation to discuss your personal injury claim.  You can get started today by downloading our free book, “10 Essential Steps to Protecting Your Injury Claim“.  We want you to know your rights.

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Spring Tips for Avoiding Serious Injury Pedestrian and Bicycle Accidents in Kansas City

28 Mar, 2011 in Auto Accidents, Child Injuries, Head Injuries, Pedestrian Accidents, Safety Issues by

According the U.S. Department of Transportation, over 630 people were killed in bicycle accidents in the United States in 2009, many right here in Kansas and Missouri.  The number of injuries is also staggering, over 50,000 injuries.  The same report indicates that the average age of victims is 39, child injuries made up 13% of the totals.  No surprisingly, urban areas (70%) see the most bicycle and pedestrian accidents but that’s only because more people + more automobiles= a greater chance for serious injury accidents.

Most bicycle and pedestrian accidents happen between 4 and 8 p.m., which is the typical drive home time for Kansans.

It’s no secret that bicycle and pedestrian safety is a concern for our experienced Kansas and Missouri Auto Accident and Injury Lawyers.  While it is easy to blame motorists for the accidents, we strongly believe fault lies with pedestrians as well as the motorists themselves.  We’d like to encourage all pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists alike to always be sure you are watching out for the other.   As a pedestrian, never attempt to cross a street, assuming the drivers are aware of your presence.  Remember that distracted driving is the cause of nearly all serious injury auto accidents.

All motorists need to do a better job of keeping their attention on the road.  Pedestrians and bicyclists are far more vulnerable to serious injury and death in the event of an accident with an automobile.  However, motorists tend to depend on the pedestrians to be watching out for them.  If both pedestrians and motorists are assuming the other is paying attention, that means no one is doing the safe thing.  Watch our for each other and share the road.

If you or a loved one has suffered a serious injury as a pedestrian or a bicyclist in Kansas or Missouri, you or your family may be entitled to compensation for your losses, including lost wages, medical bill and even legal fees.  Don’t go it alone, call experienced Kansas City Personal Injury Attorney James Roswold.  With over 15 years of experience in Auto Injury Accidents including Pedestrian and Bicycle Accident related injury, we may be able to assist you through this difficult time.

Contact Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys today to set up a free consultation to discuss your personal injury claim.  You can get started today by downloading our free book, “10 Essential Steps to Protecting Your Injury Claim“.  We want you to know your rights.

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New Website Aims to Help Kansas City Consumers Learn about Dangerous Product Recalls

15 Mar, 2011 in Child Injuries, Defective Products & Products Liability, Safety Issues by

At Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys, we know it is impossible to find out about every product recall.  Something is always going to be missed.  In your busy schedule, how can you be expected to watch every news cast or read every page of the newspaper to find out if something you have purchased for yourself or your child is potentially dangerous.

SaferProducts.gov will help Kansas City consumers track down those dangerous product recalls.

Thankfully a new search engine, SaferProducts.gov, will do just that.  The website, launched last week by the United States governemt and endorsed by the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission, will offer full, comprehensive and ever-changing updates on any and all dangerous product recalls from child products to automobile recalls.

Through the website consumers will also be able to send in reports and complaints on certain products.  Don’t get too excited, the site does not take complaints on food, drugs, cosmetics, guns or cars.

Our experienced  Kansas City Defective Products Injury Lawyers hope you take all dangerous product recalls very seriously.  Many recalls are issued because the product in question is potentially dangerous to you or your child and depending on the reason for the recall could cause a very serious injury.  While not all recalls can be considered dangerous, it is better to be safe then sorry.

This should be a helpful service for consumers and parents in Kansas City.  We told you a few months ago about filling out product registration cards to get recall updates from companies, but this website puts everything you need to know in one place and puts you, the consumer in control.

If you or a loved one have suffered a serious injury as the result of an accident caused by a defective product in Kansas or Missouri, you may be entitled to compensation for your losses, including but not limited to your lost wages, expensive medical bills and even legal fees.  Don’t delay, call Kansas City Personal Injury Attorneys James Roswold and Heather Lottman.  With over 15 years of experience in Child Injury Accidents and Product Liability cases, we may be able to help you and your family through this difficult and often stressful time.

Contact Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys to set up a free consultation to discuss your personal injury claim.  You can get started today by downloading our FREE book, “10 Essential Steps to Protecting Your Injury Claim“.

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Salmonella Scare Triggers FDA Recall of Skippy Peanut Butter in Missouri

8 Mar, 2011 in Child Injuries, Defective Products & Products Liability, Safety Issues by

Another day in Kansas City and another dangerous product recall to be concerned about.  This week it’s peanut butter.  The FDA has issued a limited recall on Skippy Reduced Fat Creamy Peanut Butter and Reduced Fat Super Chunk Peanut Butter in 16.3 oz. jars.  The recall was issued on March4, 2011 because of a possible salmonella contamination.

Skippy peanut butter is the focus of a new FDA recall because of possilbe salmonella contamination.

The following states were affected by this limited dangerous product recall: Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Wisconsin.

If you are worried you might have one of these jars of contaminated peanut butter, check the UPC code located on the side of the jar.  If you find one of these codes: 048001006812 and 048001006782 throw the jar away immediately.

If you have questions about these recalled products, trash the product and call the company’s 24 hour hot line directly for a replacement coupon at 1-800-453-3432.

Our Kansas City Defective Products and Product Liability Lawyers take all safety recalls very seriously.  Some problems may be minor but some could be very dangerous and cause serious injury or even death.  In this case, people are just getting sick.  So far there are no salmonella reports in the Kansas City area but the recall does include Missouri so be careful.

If you or someone you love has suffered serious injury as a direct result of a defective product in Kansas or Missouri, you may be entitled to compensation including medical bills, loss of wages and legal fees.  Call experienced Kansas City Personal Injury Lawyer James Roswold.  With over 15 years of experience in Defective Product and Product Liability cases, we can help you determine the best course of action for you and your family.

Contact Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys to set up a free consultation to discuss your personal injury claim.  You’ll be glad you did.

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Are Kansas City Motorists at Risk of Serious Injury because of Your Car’s Keyless Ignition?

8 Mar, 2011 in Auto Accidents, Defective Products & Products Liability, Safety Issues by

At Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys, we have blogged on Carbon Monoxide poisonings before but this offers a new twist.  Carbon monoxide poisoning is one of the leading causes of accidental death and we have been urging families in Kansas and Missouri to purchase a carbon monoxide detector for their or home.  This dangerous gas can cause death after prolonged exposure to the gas known as the ‘silent killer’.

Worrying about home is one thing, but now you have to worry about your vehicle, especially if it has a remote keyless ignition.  What is viewed as another miracle of modern technology now has auto makers concerned it could be killing people.  Cars with keyless ignitions tend to run quieter and its causing drivers to leave their cars running, which in an enclosed space that leaves time for a build up of carbon monoxide with can seriously injure or even kill someone after prolonged exposure.

Remote keyless ignitions are under scrutiny as a possible cause of fatal carbon monoxide poisoning.

Since 2009 there have been 3 deaths linked to carbon monoxide poisoning caused by defective keyless ignitions.  Another victim has filed a lawsuit against the Toyota Motor Corp.

The symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include shortness of breath, dizziness, irritability, nausea and vomitting.  Prolonged exposure the poison gas can cause mental confusion, difficulty seeing and seizures, to name a few.  It is important to educate yourself on the dangers of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning.  Protect yourself and your family by being prepared.

Our experienced Kansas City Accident and Injury Lawyers we know protecting your family is your number one priority.  Carbon Monoxide is a deadly gas that can not be detected by taste or smell by human senses.  That’s why it is so important to get a CO detector for your home.  They can be purchased at local stores such as Target or Wal-Mart and range anywhere from $20-40.

If you or someone you love has suffered a serious injury as the direct result of an accident in Kansas or Missouri, you may be entitled to compensation for your losses.  Call Kansas City Personal Injury Attorneys James Roswold and Heather Lottman.

With over 15 years of experience in Child Injury Accident and Defective Product cases, we might be able to help you determine the best way to proceed with your personal injury claim.  Contact Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys to set up a free consultation to discuss your case in confidence.

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Ford and Toyota both Issue Vehicle Recalls Due to Driving Dangers

28 Feb, 2011 in Auto Accidents, Defective Products & Products Liability, Safety Issues by

At Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys, we have always tried to keep Kansas City consumers and motorists updated on the latest in dangerous product recalls.  This week, we’d like to tell you about a couple of recalls from car companies that are sure to affect drivers in Kansas City.

The Ford F-150 was among the automobile recalls this week. Over 140,000 Ford picks ups were recalled for air bag problems.

Toyota Motors Co. recall information:

  • 20,000 2006 and early 2007 GS 300 and GS 350 all wheel drives so they can modify the plastic pad around and underneath the accelerator pedal.  The molding can come undone and cause interference with the gas or brake pedals.
  • In addition, Toyota will be recalling 372,00 2004-2007 RX 330, RX 35o and RX400 vehicles.
  • 397,000 2004-06 Highlander and Highland RV to replace the carpet because the retention clips are malfunctioning and could cause carpet to come undone and affect accelerator.

Ford Motors Recall information:

  • 144,000 2005-06 Ford F-150 trucks because of a concern the air bag could deploy without warning.

Our experienced Kansas City Auto Injury Lawyers urge you to follow through on these recalls if you drive either of these vehicles or just know someone who does.  If that’s the case, please pass this information along.  Recalls, especially auto recalls can be very dangerous, leading to serious injury or even death of something goes wrong with your vehicle and it causes an accident.  Make sure you are staying safe by keeping your auto safe to be on the road.

Toyota has had a lot of problems over the past few years and we hope they get the kinks worked out.  The dangerous caused by defective products can vary, but defective automobiles can be very dangerous.

If you or someone you love has suffered a serious injury in an auto accident in Kansas or Missouri, you may be entitled to compensation for your losses.  Call experienced Kansas City Personal Injury Attorney James Roswold.  With over 15 years of experience we may be able to help you determine the best way to proceed with your personal injury claim.

Contact Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys today to set up a free consultation to discuss your personal injury claim.

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