Car Accidents
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Dangerous Wichita Road Raises Safety Concerns Among ResidentsView Article
Are you familiar with 13th Street in Wichita’s Riverside neighborhood? If you are, you may know that it is among the most dangerous parts of the city in terms of driving. One particular intersection and stretch of 13th Street has raised safety concerns among residents, according to KWCH12. Incidents that prompted a call for change “A couple of weeks […]
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Fatal crashes caused by texting and driving on the rise in KansasView Article
Everyone knows that texting while driving is a dangerous distraction, but is it as bad as drinking and driving? Wichita AAA says yes. Shawn Stewart of AAA told the Kansas ABC affiliate KAKE that “driving on your phone can be just as impairing, just as dangerous, just as deadly. It’s really come to that point.” The Kansas Department of Transportation states […]
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Attorneys on Serious Crashes Caused by Drivers Fleeing from PoliceView Article
A recent tragedy occurred in downtown Wichita when two occupants of a Toyota Camry were killed in an intersection collision with a BMW SUV. The driver of the SUV, which was reported stolen, was attempting to flee from police, according to the Wichita Eagle. A 70-year-old woman and a child were both killed in the collision, […]
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Best Ideas to Avoid Crashes Caused by Distracted DrivingView Article
Distracted driving is all around us, and unfortunately isn’t always reported as a factor in a crash. It doesn’t always have to include the use of cell phones and infotainment systems – despite technology playing a major role in distraction. According to Psychology Today, distracted driving has always been a major factor in traffic accidents, even […]
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Best Ideas to Avoid Bicycle-Related Traffic Deaths on Kansas RoadsView Article
Route 66 is an American staple that many tourists and historians have romanticized about for nearly a century. During its prime, it was once congested with motor vehicles, dotted with gas stations, and full of roadside charm. Once dubbed “Bloody 66,” however, the iconic roadway – which stretches from Chicago, IL to Santa Monica, CA […]
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Speed-Related Traffic Fatalities on Kansas RoadsView Article
Have you been prepared for fluctuating road conditions this winter? According to online-media group Thrillist, Kansas – which ranked #27 among states with the most miserable winters – is “smack dab” in the middle. Temperatures can reach as high as 80 or significantly dip below freezing. The unpredictable changes in weather can be hazardous to Kansas […]
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Kansas Attorneys Discuss Fluctuating Winter Road ConditionsView Article
Are you prepared for fluctuating winter road conditions this winter? According to online-media group Thrillist, Kansas – which ranked #27 among states with the most miserable winters – is “smack dab” in the middle. Temperatures can reach as high as 80 or significantly dip below freezing. The unpredictable changes in weather can be hazardous to Kansas […]
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Wet Roads and Auto Accident Risks: Insights from a Kansas AttorneyView Article
Rain leads to more car accidents than any other inclement weather According to recent data released from AAA Kansas, rain causes more auto accidents than any other weather condition. Roughly 68% percent of weather-related auto accidents (or 518,000) each year are caused by rain-washed roads. That is more than weather-related accidents caused by sleet, snow, and […]
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Tips to Help Teens Avoid Kansas Car AccidentsView Article
Helping your teenager avoid Kansas car accidents involves more than a single approach. That’s a big part of the reason the Kansas Division of Vehicles has a series of graduated driver license requirements for teen drivers. Recent data from the Kansas Department of Transportation reveals that in 2016, teen drivers were disproportionately represented in statewide crash data. For […]
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Kansas Hit-and-Run Accidents Reach Record HighView Article
Recent reports indicate that hit-and-run accidents have reached alarming highs across the state of Kansas. This data raises serious questions of safety on roads all over the state. Additionally, pedestrians and bicyclists are the most affected, accounting for roughly 65 percent of hit-and-run accidents. The Data on Hit-and-Run Accidents in Kansas The Topeka Capital-Journal reports on data […]