Can your car’s event data recorder (black box) help your accident claim?
The NHTSA recently rolled back its 2012 decision to make event data recorders mandatory in all cars. It is unclear whether the move resulted from the lack of enthusiasm from manufacturers to fit all cars with these units or from the outcry of privacy activists who have been protesting against these data recorders due to […]
The 5 types of car crashes that are the most dangerous!
Nearly, 86% of all motorists fear that they well be killed or grievously hurt in a crash involving another vehicle. Fear aside, it is truly impossible to be prepared for any of the various types of car crashes or the injuries that the accident may cause. While not all car accidents are serious, when two […]
What is a Diminished Value Claim?
Did you know that nearly 80% of all automobile accidents in Kansas are property damage only crashes? For instance, in 2017, out of the 58,000 crashes reported, the motorists and passengers walked away unharmed in over 46,000 accidents, while their vehicles did not fare as well. These figures are good news considering what that means […]
Insurance Considerations for Households with Teen Drivers
For most parents, excitement and anxiety go hand in hand when it’s time to let their teens get behind the wheel of their car. The daunting prospect not only involves concerns about the safety of young drivers and those around them, but also worries about the mammoth increase in insurance costs. Let’s face it, teen […]
THE RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL WILL NOT BE VIOLATED
The right to a jury trial is a core right in the American legal system. It was established through the 6th amendment, which was ratified and added to the U.S. Constitution on December 15, 1791. In addition to the laws adopted in the U.S. Constitution, individual states are allowed to pass their own laws and […]
Are safe driving technologies reducing motor vehicle crashes?
According to the Kansas Department of Transportation, nearly 59,000 motor vehicle crashes occurred in 2017 and driver related factors were among the top contributing reason, with general inattention accounting for over 20% of all accidents. Are safe driving technologies helping to improve these statistics? Safety agencies are in favor of new age driver assistance technologies! […]
Does wearing a seatbelt impact my injury claim after a car accident?
Seatbelts are undoubtedly the most important safety feature included in vehicles. It has been shown that wearing a seatbelt can cut down the risk of death and serious injuries in car accidents by over 50%. Yet only about 80% of motorists on the Kansas roads actually use this safety feature. Generally, police officers will not […]
Have you suffered a whiplash injury after a crash?
Whiplash injuries account for nearly 65% of all bodily injury claims, and insurance companies allege that a third of such claims are fraudulent. It’s no surprise that insurance companies, as well as society in general, has started to write off these whiplash injuries in an attempt to lowball injury victims with their compensation. In reality, […]
13 Safe Driving Tips when Sharing the Road with Motorcycles
On average, a motorcycle weighs 450-600 lbs., while a sedan weighs more than 3,300 lbs. and an SUV tips the scales at more than 4,500 lbs. With this in mind, it’s no wonder injuries are often severe when a motorcyclist is in a collision with a vehicle that is 5 to 8 times its weight. […]
Signs & Symptoms of a Concussion After a Car Accident
Of the 3 million people who are injured in car crashes each year, almost 600,000 suffer from traumatic brain injuries (TBI). In fact, motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of TBI-related hospitalization and deaths. Yet estimates show that over 200,000 concussions and other TBIs remain undiagnosed! The most likely reason for this is that […]