Safety Tips
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Tips to Avoid Accidents at Snowy Intersections in KansasView Article
In early January, Kansas residents were warned about an impending storm. The storm came on the heels of an ice storm in mid-December, and authorities were worried that the upcoming blizzard would lead to many auto accidents. Fortunately, News Press Now reports the impact of the storm was not as bad as feared and fewer accidents occurred […]
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Road Rage a Significant Risk for Kansas MotoristsView Article
Recently, a man was killed in a traffic confrontation. The 40-year-old victim was shot as the end result of what authorities a referring to as a road rage incident. Kansas City.com reported on the deadly incident. The 42-year-old man who shot the victim called 911 to report the confrontation. When police arrived at the scene, they found […]
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Avoid These Mistakes After Kansas Motorcycle AccidentsView Article
Two Kansas men were hospitalized recently when their motorcycles collided. According to the Salina Post, a 2012 Harley Davidson motorcycle was being driven by a 44-year-old man when it crashed into a 2014 Harley being driven by a 28-year-old man. The two motorcycles were passing a car when a southbound vehicle came into view. The 44-year-old driver […]
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Kansas Rear-End Crash Prevention TipsView Article
Hays Post reportedly recently on a rear-end accident which resulted in two Kansas adults being hospitalized. The incident occurred when the driver of a Chevy pickup truck had to brake sharply as he approached heavy traffic. A motorcycle rider behind the truck hit the brakes, but a driver in a Ford Focus couldn’t stop in […]
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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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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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Hutchinson Pedestrians Face Accident Risks With Hybrid CarsView Article
Hybrid and electric cars are designed to help save the planet by reducing reliance on fossil fuels, but they may be costing pedestrians their lives. An experienced pedestrian accident attorney knows walkers routinely rely not just on their eyes to tell when cars are coming but also on their ears. Hybrid and electric cars do […]
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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 […]