Protzman Law Firm
serves clients in the Kansas City area and throughout the country.
Truck accidents are a major cause of injury and even fatalities on roads across the United States. While truck drivers are among the best-trained and regulated drivers on the road, accidents involving trucks often occur due to a combination of factors, including...
Wide-turn truck accidents pose a significant risk to drivers and pedestrians alike. These accidents typically occur when large trucks attempt to make a right turn, and the path they take is wider than anticipated. This can result in collisions with vehicles traveling...
Motor vehicle collisions are one of the top causes of severe injury and death in the United States. People of all ages and backgrounds end up hurt in collisions either while in a vehicle or when walking near the road. High-speed collisions tend to cause worse damage,...
One important thing to remember about semis is that they have much longer stopping distances than other vehicles. It is generally assumed that a car will take roughly 300 feet to stop under typical conditions. This can certainly be extended if road conditions are...
Inclement weather has an immediate impact on flows of traffic. Heavy winds, rain storms and fog are among the different conditions that may force drivers to change their habits at the wheel to reduce their chances of causing a major collision. Motorists need to be...
Not loading cargo onto trucks properly can create a dangerous situation on the road. In Kansas, truck accidents caused by improper cargo loading are common. In addition, loading cargo improperly can result in a shift during transit, causing the truck to become...
Because of their large size, semi-trucks have many more blind spots than smaller vehicles. The most dangerous and critical blind spots to keep in mind are the following: The front of the truck A semi-truck driver cannot see smaller vehicles within 20 feet in front of...
Commercial transportation accidents can have devastating consequences for both the individuals involved and the businesses and communities affected. However, there are steps that Kansas City businesses can take to prevent these types of accidents from occurring....
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...
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...