Protzman Law Firm
serves clients in the Kansas City area and throughout the country.
Matthew Gee, a former linebacker with the University of Southern California, died on December 31, 2018. His widow filed a $55 million lawsuit claiming that the NCAA failed to protect him from head injuries. While other athletes have filed similar claims, the lawsuit...
Countless motor vehicle crashes result from negligent drivers who are in a hurry. A typical “time-saving strategy” involves running red lights, which far too often results in severe injuries to other vehicles on the road. Red light cameras are installed throughout the...
As you are traveling through Kansas, you could be one of the safest drivers you know and still be involved in a car accident. From speeding to weather, there are several common reasons why accidents can occur. Distractions A common cause of many car accidents is...
Motor accidents often lead to emotional, financial and physical harm to the victim. Physical harm may include spinal cord injuries. Spinal cord injuries can occur anywhere from the neck to the lower back and are categorized as either motor or sensory injuries,...
Drunk driving refers to someone taking the wheel of a car while too intoxicated to operate the vehicle safely. Kansas law establishes a specific blood-alcohol limit. Those exceeding the limit are legally drunk and could face criminal charges. Anyone injured in an...
Any car crash can leave you with worrisome injuries and without a vehicle for daily transportation. It can take weeks to resolve the consequences of even a basic fender-bender where no one gets hurt. Crashes with particularly large and heavy vehicles can be especially...
Once liability has been established in a Kansas wrongful death action, the amount of damages must be determined. Kansas law sets forth six types of damages that may be awarded in a wrongful death action. These are mental anguish, suffering or bereavement, loss of...
Car accidents are some of the scariest events to survive. After a crash occurs in Missouri, it's not uncommon for many of the survivors to sustain injuries. Unfortunately, automobile accidents are the leading cause of facial trauma. What is facial trauma? Facial...
Riding a motorcycle gives a sense of freedom and exhilaration, but the experience also carries dangers that driving a car does not. Because motorcycles offer less protection and are much lighter than cars, riders are more likely to be seriously injured in crashes with...
There are numerous generic safety tips that apply to all kinds of collisions, including commercial vehicle crashes. You should always ensure that everyone in your vehicle uses their safety restraints. Paying close attention to the flow of traffic around you and...