Nash and Franciskato Law Firm

08/09/2026

Help us welcome the newest addition to our GLSHF Board of Directors, Carey Spain!

Carey is a seasoned healthcare leader with more than 30 years of experience dedicated to improving the health and well-being of children and families. She currently serves as the Senior Director of Integrated Community Care at Children's Mercy , where she oversees delegated medical and behavioral management functions for health plans contracted with Children’s Mercy’s Integrated Care Solutions. In addition, Carey leads community partnership initiatives that connect families with resources and services designed to promote optimal health outcomes and overall well-being.
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Throughout her career, Carey has been committed to advancing integrated, community-centered approaches to healthcare. Her leadership focuses on fostering collaboration across healthcare providers, community organizations, and health plans to improve access, quality, and positive outcomes for children and families.
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Carey earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Central Missouri and holds master’s degrees from the University of Kansas and UMKC. She has been a resident of Lee’s Summit for more than 30 and is deeply committed to serving her local community through both her professional work and community engagement.

08/07/2026

Slow down. Stay alert. Stop on Red.

Following basic traffic laws protects:
⚫ You
⚫ Your passengers
⚫ Everyone else on the road

08/06/2026

Today, we celebrate and thank all paralegals for the invaluable work they do every day!

Thank you, Amanda, Holly, Nancy, and Stephanie, for your expertise, dedication, and hard work, which play an essential role in supporting your team and your clients.

08/05/2026

Aggressive drivers may approach quickly from behind, follow too closely, and change lanes rapidly to get ahead of traffic. Most importantly, their behavior puts everyone on the road at risk. Aggressive driving is a major factor in traffic crashes across the country.

Aggressive driving causes traffic accidents on our Kansas City roads. Aggressive actions include unsafe driving behaviors such as tailgating and speeding.

08/04/2026

Red light running is just one dangerous driving behavior that causes car accidents. But so are distractions, fatigue, alcohol, and reckless driving. Stay alert. Stay patient. Stay safe.

There are many causes of car accidents; ranging from a driver being distracted, tired, or under the influence of alcohol to reckless driving and more.

08/03/2026

How many times have you been at a stoplight when another driver makes a mad dash to get through the intersection on red? It’s a serious intersection safety issue and can result in serious injuries, even fatalities. Stop on Red.

Yellow lights warn drivers to slow down at a stop light. Red lights mean stop. But many engage in red light running, a serious intersection safety issue.

07/31/2026

Witness statements can help corroborate your claims and the supporting elements of causation and liability. Reliable testimony strengthens your ability to prove the other driver was at fault. However, if a witness lacks credibility, their statement may end up hurting your case rather than helping.

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07/30/2026

To help clarify fault and damage in an accident, expert witnesses may be used. Their knowledge and skill can help settle disputes, strengthen evidence, and give you a better understanding of the circumstances around the accident.

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07/29/2026

Have you done this recently?

Still see the side of your car in your side mirrors? You might have unnecessary blind spots. 🚘⚠️

Adjust your mirrors outward to expand your view, but always remember to check over your shoulder before changing lanes! 👇

07/28/2026

Accidents involving large trucks occur for many of the same reasons as automobile collisions. This is a quick overview of some of the more common types of large truck accidents

Large commercial trucks carry goods from one place to another. Like automobile accidents, large truck accidents are a common type of roadway accident.