Car Accidents
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Legal Process and Compensation in Kansas Car Accident LawsuitsView Article
Car accidents are relatively common in Kansas. According to the Kansas Department of Transportation, there were more than 90,000 car accidents in Kansas in 2021, with over 12,000 injuries and 424 fatalities. The most common types of car accidents in Kansas are rear-ended collisions, followed by single-vehicle accidents, sideswipes, and head-on collisions. These types of […]
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5 Things You Need to Know About Car Accident Claims in KansasView Article
If you’ve been involved in a car accident in Kansas, you likely have a lot on your mind. How will you pay to get your car fixed? Who will take care of the bills while you’re out of work? Do you need to sue the other driver’s insurance company? Didn’t your neighbor say they knew […]
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What Are the Most Common Crashes in Kansas?View Article
Kansas Crash Facts from 2016 to 2020 Each day, millions of vehicle miles are traveled in Kansas by people commuting to and from work, going on road trips, or running errands. Although no one anticipates being involved in a collision, with so many motorists on the road, this is a reality for thousands of drivers […]
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What are the ‘100 Deadliest Days of Summer’?View Article
As the summer season approaches, families anticipate some much-needed rest and relaxation. However, this time of year does not come without its downsides. A phenomenon known as the “100 deadliest days of summer” reminds parents to encourage teen drivers to practice defensive driving techniques whenever possible. What are the “100 Deadliest Days”? This term refers […]
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Why are Road Fatalities Increasing in Kansas?View Article
Highway Fatality Rate Increased by 19% in 2020 As part of the state’s Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP), the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) annually releases a performance report that highlights the changes in roadway accident severity year-over-year. The most recent report, released in 2021, showed that the fatality rate for the last five years has […]
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10 things you should do after a car accident in KansasView Article
Bad car accidents happen fast and often seem to come out of nowhere. Following a collision with another motorist, most accident victims are unsure of what to do next. Car accident injuries such as broken bones (fractures), back pain, and head injuries often take months or longer to heal. Many people have to miss work during […]
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Wichita woman dies in hit-and-runView Article
Attorney explains how the legal system works for families in Kansas A Wichita woman recently died due to injuries sustained in a pedestrian hit-and-run accident. The tragedy prompted city officials to make changes to the area where the fatal pedestrian accident took place, according to KWCH 12 News. Many cities and states have made similar efforts […]
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Most drivers exceed the speed limit despite the risks, study findsView Article
It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to know how dangerous speeding is. Speed-related crashes account for roughly a quarter of all Kansas traffic fatalities. Drivers who exceed the posted speed limit have less time to stop or react to an impending crash. For instance, a speeding driver will have a difficult time avoiding a crash when […]
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Kansas highways getting more dangerous, according to KHPView Article
Traffic fatalities in Kansas have been on the rise — not only in 2019, but also in 2020. Statistics released by the NHTSA showed a 1.5 percent increase in traffic fatalities across Kansas from 2018 to 2019, while most of the nation saw a slight decrease. The rise in traffic fatalities didn’t stop because of the COVID-19 […]
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Passenger Rights in Kansas Crash Injuries: What You Need to KnowView Article
Passengers can do very little to avoid being involved in a crash. In many cases, they’re injured because of the actions of another driver, or perhaps because of the actions of the driver of the vehicle in which the passenger is riding. Crashes causing passenger injuries aren’t always clear-cut. There is often a lot of confusion […]