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,...
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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...
Read MoreSpeed-Related Traffic Fatalities on Kansas Roads
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...
Read MoreKansas Attorneys Discuss Fluctuating Winter Road Conditions
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...
Read MoreCan 3D Crosswalks Prevent Pedestrian Accidents? Kansas Attorneys Discuss
Pedestrian accidents happen far too often throughout the state of Kansas, especially in large cities such as Wichita. Unlike drivers in cars, pedestrians don't have vehicle frames, airbags, and seatbelts protecting them. Injuries sustained in these accidents are often serious and potentially even fatal. Pedestrians are often struck by distracted drivers, speeders, reckless drivers or drunk...
Read MoreWet Roads Raise the Risk of an Auto Accident: A Kansas Attorney Discusses
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,...
Read MoreThe Dangers of Defective Farm Tractors
Operating a farm tractor can be extremely dangerous, even for those who are experienced. If a piece of equipment malfunctions, and accident can happen that leaves someone seriously hurt. That's exactly what happened to a Reno County man who was planting wheat. The man was operating a tractor pulling a 30-foot "no-till" drill. He reportedly got off the tractor and...
Read MoreBack to School Safety for Kansas Pedestrians and Bicyclists
As the new school year begins, AAA and the Kansas injury law team at Bretz & Young are urging drivers to please watch for pedestrians and bicyclists while driving through school zones. Each year, some 55 million children across the U.S. return to school. Among them, 13 percent walk or ride bicycles. It's imperative for...
Read MoreTips to Help Teens Avoid Kansas Car Accidents
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...
Read MoreBoating Accidents: An Underestimated Danger in Kansas
When vehicle accidents come to mind, we usually think of accidents that frequently happen on Kansas roadways. But what about the accidents that happen on our waters? The Kansas City Star reported a tragic boating collision that killed three people and injured two others. The accident happened late at night and in an area of...
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