Kansas Car Wreck Injury Rights and Compensation Guide
Every injury claim is different but, some laws and procedures are common, as is the fact that all tort claims are complicated. If you have been injured in a car crash, you will have questions and doubts about the handling of your case, the compensation that you are likely to receive and any problems or […]
Can you seek compensation if injured while using public transportation?
If you are in a collision with a privately owned vehicle, the compensation claim may seem straight forward. However, things can get truly chaotic if an injury occurs when using public transportation. The laws differ significantly, right down to the amount of time you must sue for damages, things can get very complicated. You may […]
Leading Causes of Semi-truck Crashes and Tractor Trailer Wrecks
One in every 10 vehicles involved in a fatal crash is a semi-truck or tractor trailer. This may not seem like a startling number until you consider the overall impact of large heavy trucks crashing into cars on American roads every year. Guess who bears the brunt of these catastrophic collisions? If you said, “the […]
Common Car Accident Injuries that Children Sustain
In October, 2019, a motorist plowed into 4 children who were walking to their school in Overland Park, as he drove right through a red light. About a month later, 4 children were killed along with their mother in a grisly Thanksgiving morning accident in a nearby county. Earlier in 2020, two children were grievously […]
How to Avoid the 7 Most Common Motorcycle Crashes
In 2017, over 1000 crashes involved motorcycles and nearly 60 motorcyclists lost their lives in fatal collisions. That’s a massive 12% of all crash-related deaths in Kansas. The figures give a clear indication of how common motorcycle accidents are and the higher risks of operating a motorcycle. The majority of motorcyclists consider other vehicle operators […]
What are the most Common Signs of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect?
Unfortunately, signs of nursing home abuse and neglect are not uncommon occurrences. The realization that despite our best efforts, we inadvertently put the seniors we love in a position and place where they were hurt, can be emotionally wrangling. The worst part is that, as seniors lose their mental and physical abilities, they become more […]
These are the 6 Biggest Risk Factors for Kansas Motorcyclists
In 2018, about 65,000 traffic crashes involving over 100,000 vehicles were reported in Kansas. Of these crashes, a mere 1.3% involved motorcycle collisions. Yet, of the 350 people who lost their lives in these crashes, nearly 60 were motorcyclists. This is not just a Kansas-specific problem! According to NHTSA data, almost 5,200 motorcyclists and their […]
My Vehicle Collision was caused by Road Debris. Who is Liable?
One of the reasons few people talk about vehicle collisions caused by road debris is because less than 2% of all motor vehicle crashes are attributed to them. It is easy to ignore the severity and the ramifications of these crashes until you experience this firsthand. The biggest problem with vehicle collisions caused by road […]
Injured in a slip and fall accident in Kansas? Here is what you need to know!
A slip and fall accident can happen at any time, to anyone and at any place. Although the common misconception is that they are an aging related problem, taking a tumble can be dangerous regardless of your age! The big problem with slips, trips and falls is that victims do not know when compensation can […]
Will a Dashcam Help my Case if I’m Involved in a Car Accident?
With the steep rise of almost 20% in the demand for dashboard mounted cameras, we are not far behind other countries in which dashcams are the norm. An extra set of eyes, particularly one that records everything and provides crucial evidence is always helpful. This is what has led to the surge in popularity of […]