I Was Injured When I Fell at the Grocery Store
Grocery stores have a rife environment for a slip, trip, and fall injury. With liquids waiting to be spilled and shopping carts in dire need of maintenance, it’s no wonder that personal injury claims are among the most frequent and common liability issues faced by super markets. Add to this the fact that the average […]
DeVaughn James Opens New Office in Topeka, Kansas!
When we opened the doors of DeVaughn James in 2012, we were working out of a home office and had 5 teammates. Now, we are currently operating out of two offices in Wichita and have over 75 teammates fighting hard for injured Kansans! Our goal is to continue to grow and be accessible to people […]
Defensive Driving is key when sharing the road with Semi-Trucks
With a weight nearing 80,000 lbs. and a length of 60 to 80 feet, of course big rigs instill a sense of fear among other motorists. So, if you find yourself clutching the wheel tighter when defensive driving around a semi-truck, you are certainly not the only one. The massive dimensions of these vehicles pose […]
Do I Really Need a Personal Injury Lawyer After an Auto Accident?
Over 18,000 people are hurt and more than 400 individuals are killed in car crashes in Wichita and all across Kansas every year. Nearly 90% of these collisions involve driver related factors. Inattention is implicated in more than 14,000 crashes while speeding is responsible for 1/5th of all fatalities. In fact, seldom can weather and […]
Big Rig Crashes have caused Devastation on Kansas Highways
Sedgwick County: Woman loses life in fatal crash involving a box truck. Miami County: 3-year-old dies after being hit by a delivery truck. Fort Scott: Single vehicle crash kills truck driver and seriously injures his passenger. Wabaunsee County: Motorist seriously injured after rear-ending a semi-truck. Ottawa County: Semi driver killed and two seriously injured in […]
Large Vehicles Most Dangerous to Passenger Cars
Two U.S. Department of Transportation agencies plus individual states oversee large truck safety. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) sets standards for new truck equipment. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) oversees the safety of commercial vehicles in interstate commerce (vehicles operating across state lines) and has some jurisdiction over equipment standards for […]
Kansas Big Rig Truck Accident Statistics
Large trucks, big rigs and other commercial vehicles account for a mere 9% of the total travelled miles on American roads. Yet, they contribute a whopping 10% to all traffic crash fatalities. That’s a massive 3500 deaths every year! In Kansas, the figures are no less worrisome with approximately 3800 wrecks and 87 fatalities involving […]
Semi-Truck Wreck and Injury Guide in Kansas
Trucking or semi-truck wrecks are quite a common occurrence all over the US. Given their sheer size and weight, it’s only obvious why even a seemingly minor collision can result in huge losses, both physically and financially. If you or someone close to you has been involved in a wreck with a semi-truck or a […]
Kansas Car Wreck Settlement Process – Part 2
CLICK HERE to read part 1 of – Kansas car wreck settlement process continued below Within 1 month of the collision 1. Continue to collect evidence that proves fault: Even if the defendant’s insurance company accepts the fact that their client was at fault, you will need evidence to prove the value of your losses. […]
Kansas Car Wreck Settlement Process
The pain and the shock of being in a car wreck causes unimaginable mental trauma. Unfortunately, for the seriously injured the ensuing uncertainty simply adds to their anguish. At DeVaughn James, we know that the lack of clarity poses a serious hurdle to your physical and emotional recovery. Based on thousands of personal injury cases, […]