Protzman Law Firm
serves clients in the Kansas City area and throughout the country.
Reports have recently shown that pedestrians face a mounting safety risk. Every single day, roughly 20 pedestrians are killed in car accidents. Many more pedestrians are being seriously injured, even when they survive being struck. Safety officials have lamented the...
Every year, pedestrian accidents result in thousands of injuries and fatalities. In order to help reduce the number of these accidents, it is important to understand their most common causes. Distracted driving There are three main types of distracted driving: manual,...
Many pedestrians find themselves walking on or near a Missouri highway, and drivers aren't always the best at avoiding them. While there is a certain amount of responsibility that is put on the pedestrian when they have been injured while walking on an interstate...
If a small, economy car hits a full-size SUV, the damage could be immense, even at a low speed. When a vehicle hits a pedestrian, the results might be far worse. The injury victim may fight for their life, and immediate medical attention might not save the person. So,...
As a pedestrian in Kansas, you know that it is important to be aware of your surroundings and take precautions when walking near traffic. Although auto-pedestrian accidents are all too common, there are steps you can take to avoid them. Be aware of your surroundings...
Pedestrians face risks when crossing streets, and those who wander onto busy streets might take even greater risks. Even those who walk on the sidewalk near a busy highway or cross at an intersection legally take a chance because drivers make mistakes. In Kansas City,...