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New and Innovative Safety Systems

February 29, 2016 By

Given the number of accidents causing death and injury across the roads in the United States, car manufacturers are constantly looking for new and innovative safety systems.

One such system is called adaptive cruise control or collision mitigation. Previously, cruise control just set a constant speed for the vehicle without the need to depress the gas pedal. Now, these new systems use a combination of sensors and radar which mean that the throttle and brakes ensure you keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front, which is vital if there are changes in the speed of the traffic.

In addition, if the system feels that there is a potential collision it will brake hard and also tighten the seatbelts. Once the danger has passed, or the traffic speeds up, the car will go back to its original set cruising speed, and the driver has nothing to do.

As with all cruise control systems, the driver can override the system at any time simply by touching the brakes.

If you or your loved ones have been injured or killed in an accident, please contact our St. Joseph accident claims attorneys right away so that we can collect the evidence before it is lost or destroyed. Call Yonke Law, L.L.C. at (816) 221-6400 or contact us online today.

Filed Under: Driver safety

Six People from Kansas City Killed in Oklahoma Traffic Crash

January 30, 2016 By

Late on Friday, January 8, six people from Kansas City were killed in a northeast Oklahoma traffic crash.

According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol the accident happened shortly after 11.30 p.m. when a group of Kansas City residents was traveling south on U.S. 69 in Mayes County in a 2015 Honda Odyssey minivan. The driver was 32 year old Basker Jha and according to witnesses he lost control of the vehicle as he was travelling too fast for the conditions due to the road being wet.

The minivan crossed over the median into northbound traffic and collided head on with a tractor-trailer.

The truck driver was uninjured but six of those in the minivan were killed. As well as Jha the driver, 34 year old Agni Pal Singh also lost his life as did Annu Jha, a 31 year old woman. Another female was killed although she has not yet been identified along with two juveniles, a one year old boy and a three year old boy. The sole survivor of the crash was another boy, age unknown, and he was taken to a hospital in Tulsa in a serious condition with injuries to his head and internal injuries as well.

Even though seatbelts were being used by all and the children were all in child seats, two of those who died were ejected and three had to be extricated.

If you or your loved ones have been injured or killed in an accident, please contact our St. Joseph accident claims attorneys right away so that we can collect the evidence before it is lost or destroyed. Call Yonke Law, L.L.C. at (816) 221-6400 or contact us online today.

Filed Under: Car Accidents

Number of fatal traffic accidents in Missouri

December 31, 2015 By

A recent report examining data at the state level from the Federal Highway Administration and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has shown that the chances of being involved in a fatal traffic accident depend on where you live.

In Missouri, the chances of dying in a car crash are one in 7,984 and the chances of being involved in a fatal traffic accident but not actually dying are one in 3,835. With a population of just over six million and 4.3 million licensed drivers there were just over 1,000 vehicles involved in deadly crashes in Missouri. That means the state is the 19th most dangerous state in the country, with the worst being Montana and the best Washington D.C.

The chances of being killed on the road obviously are not only affected by the quality of the driving but also the type of roads as rural driving has more fatal accidents than urban and the accessibility to hospitals and the quality of the medical care.

If you or your loved ones have been injured or killed in an accident, please contact our St. Joseph accident claims attorneys right away so that we can collect the evidence before it is lost or destroyed. Call Yonke Law, L.L.C. at (816) 221-6400 or contact us online today.

Filed Under: Car Accidents

Accident With a Semi Truck Kills a Man

November 30, 2015 By

On Monday morning, November 9, a man was killed in an accident with a semi truck.

According to authorities, the accident happened at around 4 a.m. on the Interstate 435 to I 70 on the Missouri side. A semi truck overturned near the exit ramp and it is thought that the truck was traveling too fast for the exit when it overturned and slid into the guardrail. The cab of the truck was split into two due to the force of the impact and the 24 year old driver was killed. His identity was not released but police say he was not from the area.

Emergency crews closed the ramp from I-70 WB to I-435 SB closed for several hours and even after it reopened, the road was down to one lane until the truck was removed. The removal took a long time as it was hauling a large load of dog food which had to be moved to another tractor trailer before the damaged truck could be removed.

If you or your loved ones have been injured or killed in an accident, please contact our St. Joseph accident claims attorneys right away so that we can collect the evidence before it is lost or destroyed. Call Yonke Law, L.L.C. at (816) 221-6400 or contact us online today.

Filed Under: Truck accident

Weekly checks you should you carry out on your car

October 31, 2015 By

Doing some basic weekly checks on your vehicle will help you to enjoy safe worry free travelling.

Tires
Check the pressure when the tires are cold and don’t forget to replace the dust caps. Visually inspect the tires for cuts and damage that can cause blow outs. Lastly check the tread depth is the minimum legal depth and don’t forget to check your spare tire and make sure the jack and lug wrench is in place.

Oil
Make sure the car is on a level surface, preferably with the engine cold. With a clean dipstick so that you can see the marks for the highest and lowest oil levels, reinsert the dipstick and check the level. It should be near the highest mark, if not, top up the oil by removing the oil cap at the top of the engine.

Coolant
The expansion bottle will have a high and low mark and again it is best to check this when the vehicle is cold as the level can fluctuate with engine temperature. Use the manufacturer recommended coolant and top up if necessary. Never use tap water in the cooling system.

Battery
Battery problems cause the most breakdowns. If your vehicle’s battery is sealed the best you can do is make sure the terminals are free of corrosion and the battery case is clean and dry. If your battery is not sealed removed the caps and ensure that water is covering the plates. Top up only using distilled water as tap water can damage the electrolyte in the battery.

Windscreen and Lights
Regularly clean your windscreen and ensure that the washer reservoir is full. Check that all your lights are in working order with no blown bulbs.

If you or your loved ones have been injured or killed in an accident, please contact our St. Joseph accident claims attorneys right away so that we can collect the evidence before it is lost or destroyed. Call Yonke Law, L.L.C. at (816) 221-6400 or contact us online today.

Filed Under: Driver safety

One Person Killed in a Motorcycle Accident

September 30, 2015 By

Early on Thursday afternoon, September 24, one person died in a motorcycle accident in Platte County.

According to the Missouri Highway Patrol, the accident happened around 1.30 p.m. on the southbound I 29 near Interstate 435 and a little northwest of Kansas City International Airport. A Harley Davidson motorcycle was towing a two wheel trailer and it appears that the driver, 41 year old John P. Bledsoe of Huron, lost control. Both the driver and the passenger were ejected from the motorcycle and the driver was pronounced dead at the scene. The passenger, 46 year old Michelle M. Bledsoe, who was the driver’s wife, was moderately injured and was taken to North Kansas City Hospital.

As part of the investigation, it was discovered that the Harley Davidson had encountered a mechanical problem which was the reason it had crashed.

If you or your loved ones have been injured or killed in an accident, please contact our St. Joseph accident claims attorneys right away so that we can collect the evidence before it is lost or destroyed. Call Yonke Law, L.L.C. at (816) 221-6400 or contact us online today.

Filed Under: Motorcycle accident

Three Young Brothers Seriously Injured

August 26, 2015 By

On Wednesday morning, August 19, three young brothers were seriously injured in a single vehicle traffic accident northwest of Lyndon in Osage County.

According to Osage County Sheriff, the accident happened shortly after 10 a.m. at 245th and Morrill Road. It appeared that the driver of a 1996 Pontiac, 16 year old Roger Lane of Lyndon, had lost control for some reason and smashed into a tree.

Lane was wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash and was taken by air ambulance to Stormont Vail Regional Health Center but was released the following day. His two brothers were also in the vehicle. Brandon Lane, aged 15 was not wearing a seat belt according to authorities and he was taken by air to Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri where he is now said to be in fair condition. The third of the brothers was one year old A.J. and he was ejected from the vehicle and taken by ground transportation to Topeka and then transferred to Children’s Mercy Hospital where he is still said to be critical.

If you or your loved ones have been injured or killed in an accident, please contact our St. Joseph accident claims attorneys right away so that we can collect the evidence before it is lost or destroyed. Call Yonke Law, L.L.C. at (816) 221-6400 or contact us online today.

Filed Under: Car Accidents

Pedestrian was Killed in Kansas City Accident

August 11, 2015 By

On Sunday afternoon, July 19 a pedestrian was killed in an accident in Kansas City.

According to Kansas City police, the accident happened just after 4 p.m. on Sunday at East 34th Street and Prospect Avenue. A 17 year old teenage girl was driving a red Chevy Impala the wrong way down 34th Street which is a one way street when it hit a silver Hyundai. As the cars collided, one spun into 42 year old Lonzell Davis who was standing near the intersection.

Witnesses tried to give Davis CPR and he was transported to the hospital where he later died.

Three of the four people in the Hyundai were taken to the hospital with minor injuries and the teenage driver of the red car was also taken to hospital.

Police shut down 34th Street and Prospect while they investigated the scene.

If you or your loved ones have been injured or killed in an accident, please contact our St. Joseph accident claims attorneys right away so that we can collect the evidence before it is lost or destroyed. Call Yonke Law, L.L.C. at (816) 221-6400 or contact us online today.

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Distracted Driver Accident Attorneys

April 7, 2015 By

Distracted drivers are not a new threat, but distractions such as texting and other device use have substantially increased the danger. Texting has surpassed drunk driving as a leading cause of accidents. And, of course, all of the age-old distractions are still causing accidents. If you have been injured by a distracted driver our St. Joseph distracted driver accident attorneys can help prove fault on the part of that driver so that you can receive full and fair compensation for your injuries and suffering.

Common Distractions

Anything that takes your eyes off the road or your mind off the task of driving is a potentially deadly distraction. Common distractions that can lead to accidents include:

  • Texting and other device use
  • Talking to passengers
  • Eating or drinking
  • Adjusting the stereo
  • Reaching for items in the floorboard or backseat
  • Tending to children
  • Rubbernecking
  • Daydreaming

Proving Distracted Driving

In order to prove distracted driving our St. Joseph accident attorneys must work diligently to uncover the evidence. There are several types of evidence that may be used to prove that the driver who caused your accident was distracted, including:

  • Cell phone records
  • Witness testimony
  • Police reports
  • Surveillance video
  • Red light camera images
  • Video from cell phones, taken by the driver, passengers, or other witnesses
  • Video posted on social media

If you believe that a distracted driver caused your accident, please contact our St. Joseph distracted driver accident claims attorneys right away so that we can collect the evidence before it is lost or destroyed. Call Yonke Law, L.L.C. at (816) 221-6400 or contact us online today.

Filed Under: Car Accidents
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