Avoiding Incidents that Involve Pedestrians!
Across the country, the number of pedestrian incidents has gone up by almost 10% in recent years. The figures for the state of Kansas are just as worrisome, with an increase of nearly 7% in such incidents between 2008 and 2012. The steep rise in pedestrian incidents that result in injury and loss of life, […]
Safe Summer Traveling Tips 2018
Nearly 80% of Americans intend to head out of town to enjoy the warm weather this year. There will be a lot of vehicle taking to the roads, regardless of where you intend to go on your summer vacation. Whether you blame it on the number of motorists on the road, the fact that many […]
Motorcycle Safety and Awareness
Did you know that motorcyclists are 26 times more likely to die in a collision than other motorists? Collisions involving motorcycles have been rising steadily at almost 10% each year. Unfortunately, most people assume that when a motorcycle is involved in a collision, it’s always the rider who is at fault. But this could not […]
Has your child been a victim of a dog bite?
With approximately 300 million people and 80 million canines, the risk of experiencing a dog bite sure are high, even if you are not a UPS employee; these guys are often at the receiving end of canine fury. Every year, over 4 million dog bites occur in the country and about 20% of these need […]
Be Careful of these Auto Accident Hotspots
Somebody said that if accidents were completely predictable hence avoidable, insurance companies would have long been out of business. Well, who cares about insurance companies? If accidents could be predicted and avoided, that would save thousands of lives across the country. With that as the goal many states have started using accident prediction programs. For […]
Dealing with Aggressive Dogs
How you deal with an aggressive dog can be the difference between a few tiny wounds and gaping gashes that need reconstructive surgery! Dogs can attack for a variety of reasons and while some breeds have an inherent aggressive streak, others are trained to be aggressive. The harsh and undeniable reality is that an animal’s […]
What are your risks of suffering a personal injury in Kansas?
Considered a major health concern, personal injury is the fifth most common cause of death in the US. According to figures released by the National Center for Health Statistics, over 160,000 people lose their lives to this cause, while a staggering 29 million people find themselves in the emergency room due to injuries that range […]
First Steps to take after a Car Wreck
It is imperative to seek medical treatment as your first step as soon as you can after a collision. In the weeks that follow a car wreck, immediately contact your physician if you find yourself experiencing any of the following symptoms: There may be additional diagnostic testing required to pin-point the injuries you sustained. Your […]
Driving Safe on Kansas Roads During Winter
In winter each year, almost 76,000 people get seriously injured in collisions all over the country. These collisions also cause almost 900 deaths and millions of dollars’ worth of property damage and loss. Yes, Kansas-City, Kansas and Olathe did make it onto the list of the 10 safest urban areas to drive in during winter […]
Dustin DeVaughn Representing Kansas Man In E-Cig Battery Lawsuit
Defective E-cigarette Battery Explodes On February 26, 2016 Daniel Anderson was at work just like any other day. However, his life drastically changed that day when the battery to his e-cigarette exploded in his pant pocket. As a result of this explosion Daniel suffered extreme 2nd and 3rd degree thermal and chemical burns on his […]