Car Accidents
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Could Technology Prevent Wrong-Way Accidents in Kansas?View Article
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 […]
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We Thoroughly Investigate Kansas Train WrecksView Article
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 […]
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Why Seek Medical Attention after a Rear-End Crash in KansasView Article
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 […]
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Kansas Drivers See Upswing in Car Accident Fatalities in 2015View Article
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 […]
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Where are Head-On Crashes Most Likely to Occur in Kansas?View Article
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 […]
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Kansas Law Protects Consumers from Car Insurance IssuesView Article
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 […]
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Football Season Brings New Drunk Driving Risks to KansasView Article
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 […]
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Kansas Drivers Need to Move Over to Prevent CollisionsView Article
Whenever vehicles are stopped on the roadside, passing cars need to move over to reduce the risk of serious injuries. Law enforcement officers, other first responders, tow truck operators, and even Good Samaritans providing assistance to broken-down motorists have all been killed as a result of cars that come too close and fail to follow […]
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Study: Fewer Drivers Texting in States That Ban the Dangerous BehaviorView Article
Kansas prohibits drivers from texting while behind the wheel, and the state’s law may be saving lives, according to a recent study. While no one can argue that texting while driving is safe, many people engage in this careless behavior on Kansas roads despite the law. They might hold one hand on the steering wheel […]