Wrong way accidents are almost always head-on collisions. They occur often at highway on-ramps or off-ramps, or on highways. They are frequently high speed crashes, and they are often fatal or cause serious and permanent impairing injuries. Prevention of these types of crashes is essential to saving lives. Dayton Daily News recently reported on new technologies which […]

Any time you are injured in an accident, it is essential that a thorough investigation is conducted in order to identify all of the responsible parties. A perfect example of this is the recent wreck that occurred when an Amtrak train derailed in southwest Kansas. Southwest Kansas Amtrak Accident Shortly after midnight on Monday, March […]

Snow and ice on trucks is a big problem. It can especially be an issue for long-haul truckers who come from warm locations and who drive across the country. Truckers who are used to dealing with snow know what is expected of them, while truckers who are from warm weather locations may not be as […]

If you are struck by another vehicle in a Kansas rear-end crash, it is always a good idea to get comprehensive medical exam. If you have life-threatening medical problems, an ambulance should be called to the crash scene so you can be taken immediately to the hospital. If your injuries are not life-threatening, wait to law […]

The number of car crash deaths has been on a downward trend over the last several years, with 2014 considered one of the safest years on record. Unfortunately, a reverse to this trend in 2015 suggests a big part of that downward trend may have been driven by the fact there were simply fewer people […]

The Kansas Department of Transportation reports a total of 900 head-on collisions in the state over the course of 2013. Drivers who are involved in head-on collisions face the serious threat of injury or death because these accidents involve so much force. When two cars hit head-on, the momentum of the accident is amplified and the body […]

The number of drivers under the influence of drugs who are  involved in fatal car accidents has skyrocketed nationwide in the last decade, according to a new study analyzing the risks posed by drugged drivers. Specifically, the study conducted by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) found that 40 percent of all fatally-injured drivers tested positive for […]

Drivers purchase car insurance to protect them if an accident happens. Collision and personal injury insurance provides coverage for your own injuries and property damage when you are at fault for a wreck. A liability policy-which is required by Kansas law-provides coverage for victims if you cause them harm or property damage in an accident. If […]

Football season is approaching fast, with preseason games already beginning, fantasy teams getting started, and the countdown to the first game only days away. While football is a great pastime and many people enjoy cheering on their team, there is a significant risk of drunk driving accidents during football season. ABC News reports that approximately one in 12 […]

A deck collapsed in a North Carolina rental home recently, with 24 people from an extended family standing on it to take a photograph. The deck and its occupants fell 10 to 12 feet. The rental home was a vacation house valued at approximately $1.5 million. The victims sustained injuries ranging from cuts and bruises […]