Car Accidents
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Speed-Related Traffic Fatalities on Kansas RoadsView Article
Have you been prepared for fluctuating road conditions this winter? According to online-media group Thrillist, Kansas – which ranked #27 among states with the most miserable winters – is “smack dab” in the middle. Temperatures can reach as high as 80 or significantly dip below freezing. The unpredictable changes in weather can be hazardous to Kansas […]
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Kansas Attorneys Discuss Fluctuating Winter Road ConditionsView Article
Are you prepared for fluctuating winter road conditions this winter? According to online-media group Thrillist, Kansas – which ranked #27 among states with the most miserable winters – is “smack dab” in the middle. Temperatures can reach as high as 80 or significantly dip below freezing. The unpredictable changes in weather can be hazardous to Kansas […]
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Wet Roads and Auto Accident Risks: Insights from a Kansas AttorneyView Article
Rain leads to more car accidents than any other inclement weather According to recent data released from AAA Kansas, rain causes more auto accidents than any other weather condition. Roughly 68% percent of weather-related auto accidents (or 518,000) each year are caused by rain-washed roads. That is more than weather-related accidents caused by sleet, snow, and […]
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Tips to Help Teens Avoid Kansas Car AccidentsView Article
Helping your teenager avoid Kansas car accidents involves more than a single approach. That’s a big part of the reason the Kansas Division of Vehicles has a series of graduated driver license requirements for teen drivers. Recent data from the Kansas Department of Transportation reveals that in 2016, teen drivers were disproportionately represented in statewide crash data. For […]
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Kansas Hit-and-Run Accidents Reach Record HighView Article
Recent reports indicate that hit-and-run accidents have reached alarming highs across the state of Kansas. This data raises serious questions of safety on roads all over the state. Additionally, pedestrians and bicyclists are the most affected, accounting for roughly 65 percent of hit-and-run accidents. The Data on Hit-and-Run Accidents in Kansas The Topeka Capital-Journal reports on data […]
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Kansas Targets Distracted Driving In “Don’t Stream and Drive” CampaignView Article
Since the advent of smartphone technology, distracted driving has become a major public safety hazard. Public awareness campaigns by government road authorities and advocacy organizations have brought awareness to many important aspects of the problem. The safety of hands-free devices, non-technological distractions such as food and drink, and “do not disturb while driving” features are […]
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Spring and Summer Weather Risks for Kansas MotoristsView Article
AAA Kansas and the Kansas Highway Patrol are offering driver safety tips for avoiding auto accidents in severe weather. The state declared March 5-9 “Severe Weather Awareness Week” in advance of the spring and summer travel season. Our Kansas injury lawyers started the year by blogging about the risks of winter weather driving. But the reality is many […]
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Speed Often Cause of Kansas Car AccidentsView Article
Kansas authorities are focusing on speeding drivers as we prepare for the spring and summer travel season. Kansas injury lawyers know speed is among the leading causes of serious and fatal car accidents. Speed not only reduces reaction time but also exponentially increases the impact of a collision. Federal statistics show your chances of serious injury double […]
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Kansas Parking Lot Injury Dangers AboundView Article
Most drivers exercise caution in circumstances known to be dangerous. Highway driving, nighttime driving, inclement weather and other conditions can all increase the risk of a collision, and drivers are expected to respond to these risks with an appropriate degree of reasonable care. But some hazards are less obvious. Parking lots may seem innocuous. After […]
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Winter Risks Bring Uncertainty for Drivers and Pedestrians in WichitaView Article
Uncertainty abounds when it comes to the winter weather forecast in Kansas. The Wichita Eagle reports prognosticators can’t agree on whether we should expect a mild winter or above-average snowfall. Ice and snow also bring plenty of uncertainty when it comes to the risk of winter accidents in Wichita. Just recently, KAKE News reported that icy conditions on Interstate 70 […]