37% of people have fallen asleep while driving. On top of that, 60% of people have driven while tired, 13% report falling asleep while driving at least once a month and 4% have caused crashes by driving while tired. These incidents don’t just happen on long road trips – it can be when you’re driving …
37% of People Have Fallen Asleep While Driving – Remember These 12 tips to Stay Safe Read More »
It is getting hot out there! July is always an almost unbearably hot month here in Kansas City – we hope you’re staying cool and staying safe at the same time. One of the most popular ways to cool off in the summer is by taking a dip in the water. Whether you’re cooling off …
Ten Water Safety Tips for the Hot Kansas City Summer Read More »
Attorney Richard Morefield has been appointed as Chair of the TIPS Trial Techniques Committee for the 2017-2018 membership year. As chair, Rick will lead a diverse group of trial attorneys and law students from across the United States toward the goal of enhancing trial and advocacy skills for the more than 2000-member committee. The Trial Techniques Committee …
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We all know Kansas City weather can turn on a dime. I was golfing a few weeks ago and scraping ice off the windshields last week. When winter weather strikes, it can catch Missouri drivers off guard. Black ice, rapidly changing road conditions, and limited visibility can contribute to drivers losing control and causing an …
Who is At Fault for a Car Accident in Bad Weather? Read More »
When a car and bicycle collide, the injuries to the bike rider can be catastrophic. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, in a majority of bicyclist deaths the most serious injuries are to the head. Recent studies show that wearing a bike helmet can significantly reduce your risk of suffering a traumatic brain injury …
Reduce Your Risk of Traumatic Brain Injury in a Bike Accident Read More »
Thinking about working as a personal injury paralegal but wondering if it is a good fit for you? Here’s my perspective on what it takes to work in this area of law. I have worked for personal injury and wrongful death attorneys Rick Morefield and Andrew Speicher for the past twelve years, representing people in …
A Paralegal Perspective: Is a Career as a Personal Injury Paralegal Right for You? Read More »
The National Safety Council has designated April “Distracted Driving Awareness Month.” Texting and driving has become one of the biggest distractions to drivers on Kansas City roads, and a growing number of car accidents are being caused by it. The NSC says it’s time to Take Back Your Drive. The National Highway Traffic Safety Association previously estimated distraction to be …
Texting and Driving Causes Car Accidents. Period. Read More »
Next in Morefield Speicher Bachman’s series on law for non-lawyers, is a discussion about appeals in Kansas. This article will look at what the appellate courts do and the differences between the two levels of appellate courts. On March 9, 2016, Kansas residents will get the opportunity to attend a session of the Kansas Supreme Court at historic Topeka High School. …
This is the third article in our “Law for Non-Lawyers” series. If you are involved in a lawsuit, you should ask your lawyers about mediation or alternative dispute resolution. Alternative dispute resolution (“ADR”) refers to any method of resolving a claim that is an alternative to trial. ADR includes mediation, arbitration, summary jury trial and conciliation. Mediation …
If you have ever watched a legal thriller or read a John Grisham novel, you have heard attorneys or judges use the word “hearsay”. If you are involved in a lawsuit, it is helpful to have a basic understanding of this legal term. Hearsay is a type of statement that is typically not allowed as …
