A commercial truck is larger than your car and harder to maneuver. When driving on Kansas roads, don't take any chances around the big rigs because if there's an accident, your car could be totaled and its occupants seriously injured. Here are some safety tips to keep...
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Three types of driver distractions that lead to accidents
Driver distractions are a major cause of car accidents in Kansas. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, distracted driving was responsible for over 2,600 deaths nationwide in 2018 alone. Three main types of driver distractions can take a...
Chemical burns might occur after a car wreck
Being involved in a car wreck comes with several risks. Many people don’t think about things like gasoline, battery acid or vehicle fluids after the crash. This can be a big challenge because many of these can lead to chemical burns. If you are involved in a car...
Scarring and disfigurement can lead to emotional trauma
Suffering serious injuries in a car wreck or other accident can sometimes lead to scarring and disfigurement. This isn’t always something that can be hidden. When the problem is on your face or hands, you can’t conceal the marks easily or completely. In...
7 Winter Driving Safety Tips
The days are getting shorter and the nights are getting longer, while the temperature is dropping. For people who are going to take to the roads this fall and winter, staying safe is important. You still have to follow basic traffic safety laws. However, the weather...
What Kinds Of Car Accident Compensation Can I Pursue?
Whether we like to admit it or not, we’re all human and, therefore, we all have pressing financial responsibilities. However, when someone suffers a common car accident injury following an automobile collision, those financial responsibilities skyrocket into the...
Here’s why a high-impact crash can cause serious injuries
Car crashes are a serious problem in America, and they lead to thousands of injuries every year. Many people die from the injuries they suffer as well. What exactly happens to the body during a crash that can cause such significant injuries? The first aspect to...
What is a pelvic fracture and how can it occur?
High-speed car crashes can be physically devastating. There are countless injuries that can occur, and some can be very serious. A pelvic fracture, for example, can range from minor to severe and even be life-threatening. Even in the most minor cases, the victim is...
Causes of Distracted Driving
Have you ever noticed a car drifting over the center lane and then saw that there was a distracted driver on the phone or electronic devices? Whether checking text messages, checking social media, answering a phone call, or simply multitasking on their mobile phones....
What Are Missouri’s Impaired Driving Laws?
Impaired driving can be deadly to the driver, as well as to innocent people who are around them. This is why Missouri has strict laws against driving while intoxicated (DWI) and driving under the influence (DUI). Everyone who is driving should make sure that they are...