AAA Kansas and the Kansas Highway Patrol are offering driver safety tips for avoiding auto accidents in severe weather. The state declared March 5-9 "Severe Weather Awareness Week" in advance of the spring and summer travel season. Our Kansas injury lawyers started the year by blogging about the risks of winter weather driving. But the reality is...
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Kansas Waterslide Death Raises Questions About Amusement Park Safety
Amusement parks advertise themselves as safe, enjoyable places for the whole family to have fun. Those responsible for constructing, maintaining and managing these attractions are held to the highest standard to ensure that injuries don't occur. That's why five people are currently being charged in the death of a 10-year-old boy who suffered a fatal...
Read MoreSpeed Often Cause of Kansas Car Accidents
Kansas authorities are focusing on speeding drivers as we prepare for the spring and summer travel season. Kansas injury lawyers know speed is among the leading causes of serious and fatal car accidents. Speed not only reduces reaction time but also exponentially increases the impact of a collision. Federal statistics show your chances of serious...
Read MoreKansas Parking Lot Injury Dangers Abound
Most drivers exercise caution in circumstances known to be dangerous. Highway driving, nighttime driving, inclement weather and other conditions can all increase the risk of a collision, and drivers are expected to respond to these risks with an appropriate degree of reasonable care. But some hazards are less obvious. Parking lots may seem innocuous. After...
Read MoreWinter Risks Bring Uncertainty for Drivers and Pedestrians in Wichita
Uncertainty abounds when it comes to the winter weather forecast in Kansas. The Wichita Eagle reports prognosticators can't agree on whether we should expect a mild winter or above-average snowfall. Ice and snow also bring plenty of uncertainty when it comes to the risk of winter accidents in Wichita. Just recently, KAKE News reported that...
Read MoreWrong-Way Crashes in Wichita
Wrong-way crashes can be among the most injurious and devastating of all accidents. Wrong-way drivers often cause head-on collisions, which generate significant force - and can therefore cause significant injuries. Victims of wrong-way collision injuries have important legal rights. With the legal advice of a Wichita car accident attorney, accident victims will be better able...
Read MoreWichita Drivers More Likely to Crash in Rural Areas
Decades of research have provided valuable insight into the risk factors for auto accidents. With effective planning and safe driving habits, drivers can effectively mitigate these risks to reduce their chances of being involved in a car accident. Now, new research has uncovered a new risk factor: driving in rural areas. Learn more about how...
Read MoreUtilizing Commercial Truck Safety Technology Can Prevent Crashes In Kansas
The damage caused by Truck accidents can be severe. In order ensure road safety, the Kansas Corporation Commission have put strict regulations in place to for commercial vehicles weighing more than 10,000 pounds. Mechanical regulations include, but are not limited to, safety hitches, trailer braking systems, tire conditions, and periodic inspections. According to the Kansas...
Read MoreRear-End and Tractor-Trailer Accidents in Wichita
Semi-trucks, eighteen-wheelers, tractor-trailers and other heavy vehicles are known to cause severe injuries to car accident victims. Smaller, lighter vehicles have less momentum, and are therefore a less powerful mechanism of injury. Regardless of the severity of injuries sustained, car accident victims have the legal right to be compensated for their injuries and losses. An...
Read MoreTeen Drivers Face Risks on the Roads of Western Kansas
Teen drivers are more likely to be involved in car accidents than older, more experienced drivers. This simple statistic results in tragic injuries and deaths which devastate teens and their families. Luckily, following basic rules for safe driving can help mitigate the risk of being involved in a car accident. And when wrecks do occur,...
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