Protzman Law Firm
serves clients in the Kansas City area and throughout the country.
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...
Without warning, another car blew through a stop sign and crashed into your vehicle. Shattered glass rained down on you and your passengers as your vehicle struck a driveway approach went airborne and rolled over onto the street. The blood inside your vehicle marked...
While autumn is a beautiful time of year, it can also be dangerous for drivers in Kansas. The days are shorter, which means there is less daylight to see what is happening on the road. In addition, the roads can be slippery due to rain or fallen leaves. Fortunately,...
Anyone regularly commuting in and around the Kansas City metropolitan area will likely be in the proximity of a tractor-trailer. Following established steps for safely sharing the road with a large truck may reduce the chances of a collision. Additional care when near...
Collisions with a truck could leave victims suffering from serious injuries. Persons hurt in a trucking accident may find themselves struggling financially afterward since recovery times may affect their ability to work and earn a living. While such persons want...
It happened again, but like the first time, you were prepared. You avoided a roadway collision when an inattentive driver swerved his car into your motorcycle’s path. As a motorcyclist you take the necessary precautions when hitting the road. Vigilant of other...
Truck drivers have a huge responsibility in handling massive loads of cargo. However, many of them suffer from fatigue while working, which puts everyone on Kansas roads at risk. Truck driver fatigue is a danger for many reasons. Causes of truck driver fatigue A truck...
As the average speed that drivers travel at has increased and the size of vehicles has gone up, the risk involved in collisions has also increased. Lawmakers and municipal planners try to adjust local traffic rules and even road structures to limit the number of...