Protzman Law Firm
serves clients in the Kansas City area and throughout the country.
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....
It is common for people to assume that the most dangerous roads are those with the heaviest traffic flows. As a result, people tend to become more anxious about driving in urban spaces, but statistically, rural roads are among the most dangerous streets in the...
You’ve probably been frustrated before when someone else didn’t use their blinker. Maybe they cut you off on the interstate. Maybe you were waiting for cross traffic when a vehicle suddenly turned right down the same road, and you could’ve just pulled out and turned...
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...
It may seem a no-brainer, but seeking medical attention is one of the most crucial things to do after a car crash. Even when you don’t suffer apparent injuries, getting proper treatment will protect your overall health and well-being while providing invaluable medical...
Car accidents can result in life-changing injuries for victims and worse. The consequences people often suffer from a car crash even extend far beyond any physical damage since it impacts victims’ lives both economically and emotionally. Being informed about the top...
Aggressive driving is a perilous behavior that poses a significant risk to road safety. It encompasses speeding, tailgating, frequent lane changes, honking and confrontations with other drivers. You can help address and prevent this issue by understanding the...
Negligence – which generally involves a failure to act with due care on the part of one party – can lead to liability. If an individual or business does something that seems unsafe to the average person or failed to do what would reasonably seem necessary for the...