Protzman Law Firm
serves clients in the Kansas City area and throughout the country.
People often think about texting and driving first when they think about distracted driving. Since the smartphone was invented, phones have become the top cause of consequential distraction – both in the car and elsewhere. Many drivers have to intentionally keep their...
In a world where accidents can happen at any moment, understanding how to navigate the intricacies of dealing with insurance companies after a car crash that wasn't your fault is essential. Navigating the insurance process can be intimidating, but the first step is...
Most adults and a large percentage of older teenagers regularly operate motor vehicles. People tend to take for granted that they can handle the challenges of driving, but small mistakes can lead to devastating consequences on the road. New drivers, including teen...
Most major collisions are the result of what one of the drivers involved did or did not do. For example, someone might exceed the speed limit, which would increase their chances of losing control in traffic. Most of the time, major wrecks are the fault of one or more...
When discussing the driving decisions that cause collisions, people often focus on obviously unsafe habits. Driving at an excessively high speed, for example, increases the likelihood that someone might lose control of their vehicle and cause a wreck. Speeding is a...
Having someone in the car with you is nice. However, there is a good chance they will want to talk at some point. Unfortunately, having a conversation can take your mind and attention away from the road and lead to a serious accident. Unlike hands-free calls or...
For years, if a motorist sat behind the wheel of a newer-model vehicle, they have been treated to an auditory and/or visual warning if their seat belt was not engaged by the time that they started driving over a very low backup speed. Now, the National Highway Traffic...
The development of increasingly advanced technology has both helped drivers to stay safer in certain ways and to experience heightened safety risks in others. Notably, safety features like backup cameras and lane change warning systems have helped to prevent an untold...
If you were involved in an accident caused by a negligent driver, you may be inclined to settle your car accident claim quickly and move on from the incident. The immediate need for compensation is understandable, but you may unknowingly expose yourself to unnecessary...
The vast majority of car accidents happen due to nothing more complicated than simple human error. A nearby driver can get distracted, mistake their gas pedal for the brake or just make a poor decision in heavy traffic – and the next thing you know, you’re in a wreck....