What to Do If My Child Is Injured?
According to several studies, more than 14 million child injuries happen each year throughout the United States. Some of these injuries are a natural part of growing up, such as falling down and skinning a knee. Other injuries, however, could be easily prevented with a little caution from attending adults. More than a quarter of […]
3 Tips to Prevent Motorcycle Accidents
Most people know riding motorcycles is a dangerous proposition. Every 72 or so bikes out of 100,000 were involved in a fatal crash in 2006, while only 13 or so cars out of 100,000 experienced the same fate. If motorcycles were the only vehicles on the road, their potential for crashes would go down significantly. […]
3 Safety Tips to Avoid a Jet Ski Accident
With the weather beginning to warm up, it will soon be time to break out the jet skis and head to the lake for fun in the sun. As exhilarating as jet skis can be, they can also be dangerous if the proper precautions are not taken. Unfortunately, regulations are not very strict when it […]
Aviation Accidents: Causes & Legal Remedies
Whether taking a commercial flight to a faraway destination, sightseeing in a helicopter, or flying a small plane for recreation, most people have been on some form of aircraft. While widely believed to be a safer method of travel than cars, accidents involving planes can – and do – happen. Victims of aviation accidents, including […]
New Year & Resolutions to Stay Safe
Many people made lofty resolutions this year. According to a poll from ComRes poll, some of the most common resolutions included: Exercise more Lose weight Eat more healthy Learn a new skill / hobby Spend more time on personal wellbeing Spend more time with family / friends Drink less alcohol Stop smoking Maybe you took […]
Summer Months Bring High Risk of Diving Accidents
Due to the warmer weather, the months of June, July and August generally see an uptick in diving injuries. According to a decade-long study performed by the Shepherd Center, diving is the fourth leading cause of paralyzing spinal cord injury, with over 800 people a year suffering diving injuries. Diving injuries are generally sustained by […]
What To Do After an ATV Accident
Whether you are riding an ATV for sport, leisure or for work, understanding proper safety and handling of the vehicle is important before hitting the dirt. Unfortunately, not everyone takes proper care to learn this valuable information. If you or someone you know was injured while riding an ATV by a negligent third party, or […]
Moving Truck Accidents
For many individuals, moving can be an exciting time rife with the possibility of new opportunities for friendship, work and activities. For others, it can be stressful and chaotic to box up belongings into a rented truck or commercial moving company’s truck and leave their home behind. Amidst the chaos, there’s the possibility of the […]
Presley & Presley Protect Your Interests When Insurance Companies Don’t
The whole point of having insurance is to protect your finances when something bad happens, but unfortunately, insurance companies sometimes fail to remember why they exist. When that happens, the legal team at Presley & Presley can step in and make sure you receive the compensation you deserve. They did just that for one client […]
Insurer Pays Up for Head Injury Suffered at Kansas City Bar
In 2003, Bryan Rouse was enjoying a night out in Kansas City’s Westport district when things took a sudden and brutal turn. While at America’s Pub (whose Westport location closed in 2012), Rouse was put in a chokehold by a bouncer and then dropped to the floor when he lost consciousness. The impact caused Rouse […]
