As lawyers handling truck accidents, we often get asked questions about cabover delivery trucks or low cab forward trucks. Unless you’re a driver, you may not know these trucks by name – but you have almost certainly seen them on the road either on the highway or in town. While they do come with some...
The Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association held its annual meeting on December 3rd, 2021, honoring the achievements of its members and recognizing its new officers heading into 2022. McCartney Stucky partner Austin Osborn was among those honored at the ceremony. Austin received the Young Lawyer Section President’s Award which recognizes outstanding and distinguished service to...
McCartney Stucky is pleased to announce that partner and founding member Terrence McCartney was recently honored as a member of the 2020 Irish Legal 100. The Irish Legal 100 is comprised of some of the most accomplished and distinguished lawyers of Irish descent from all across America. The full list of honorees can be found...
New York Court Holds Amazon is Subject to Strict Product Liability By: Austin T. Osborn “Can I get that on Amazon?” “Is that on Prime?” “I’m sure I can find it on Amazon.” These phrases and ones like it are commonplace in today’s world. Amazon, the e-commerce giant, delivers countless consumer products to millions of...
What is a UTV? People across the country use UTVs on a daily basis. UTV stands for Utility Task Vehicle or Utility Terrain Vehicle. UTVs are also commonly referred to as Recreational Utility Vehicles or Side-by-Sides. UTVs have grown in popularity throughout the United States due in large part to their wait for it…utility! The...
With all of the media coverage on airplane disasters, it’s understandable that many people suffer from pteromerhanophobia, otherwise known as “fear of flying.” However, in 2017, the fatal accident rate for commercial passenger flights was only 0.06 per million flights, or one fatal accident for every 16 million flights.[1] That being said, 347 people died...
Everyday, navigating the neighborhoods and streets of popular American cities gets easier and easier. On top of traditional means of travel such as walking, biking, cabs, rideshares and bus/train service, now you can zoom from block to block on an electric rideshare scooter. The electric scooter wave is sweeping through major American cities with companies...
More and more frequently, stories of foodborne illnesses populate the news cycles in the United States. You have undoubtedly heard about one or many of these breakouts. Whether it was the temporary shutdown of your favorite Mexican restaurant or the heads of romaine lettuce you were told to pass on for Thanksgiving, foodborne illness reached...
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” –Andy Williams & Retailers Everywhere. The holiday season is upon us and retailers everywhere are rejoicing as shoppers flood their stores in search of gifts of all shapes and sizes. Parents check items off their children’s lists to Santa, while some search for the perfect gift for...
Each year, approximately 100 million Americans travel more than 50 miles from home to celebrate the holidays. And while some travelers opt for the crowded airports and weather delays, most Americans this holiday season will load up the family and drive to their respective celebrations. Unfortunately, holiday travel can be fraught with hazards most of...