Should I Get a Lawyer After an Uber Accident in Missouri?

Ride share drop off and pickup sign.
Anyone who has been injured in a Missouri car wreck will attest to grappling with uncertainty, pain, frustration, and of course worries. Claiming compensation can be a complex process, but things can become murky when the collision involves a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft. Continue reading to understand why you need an experienced lawyer
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Can you wear headphones while driving in Kansas City, Missouri?

Young female with headphones walking to car.
Although wearing headphones while driving is not against the law in Missouri, it can certainly be a distraction. In fact, such is their effect that according to one study published in the Journal of Safety Research, headphones increase the risk of car accident by well over 20%. Factors such as the type of music, volume,
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Kansas City is in the Top 10 most Fatal Cities for Car Accidents

Downtown Kansas City Streets
Ranked 7th in the list of cities with the highest rate of fatal car wrecks, Kansas City also found a spot for itself in the list of urban areas where you are most likely to get into a car accident. In further bad news for Kansas Citians, while the number of traffic-related fatalities plunged all across
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5 Reasons You Need an Attorney after a Kansas City Truck Accident

Defensive Driving around Semi-Trucks
1. To gauge the actual impact of your injuries on your life, today and in the future: Truck accident victims often suffer from broken bones, significant scarring/disfigurement, spinal injuries, loss of a limb, internal organ damage and/or head injuries. As such, treatment is both expensive and extensive and even if maximum recovery is achieved, victims
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DeVaughn James Injury Lawyers Expanding with New Kansas City Location

DeVaughn James founding attorneys Richard James and Dustin DeVaughn.
We are excited to share some great news for our clients in Kansas City and the surrounding areas! DeVaughn James Injury Lawyers, the largest personal injury firm in Kansas, is expanding its reach with a new personal injury law office in Kansas City, set to open in July 2023. With our current personal injury law
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