Without warning, another car blew through a stop sign and crashed into your vehicle. Shattered glass rained down on you and your passengers as your vehicle struck a driveway approach went airborne and rolled over onto the street. The blood inside your vehicle marked...
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Year: 2022
Autumn driving tips in Kansas: How to stay safe on the road
While autumn is a beautiful time of year, it can also be dangerous for drivers in Kansas. The days are shorter, which means there is less daylight to see what is happening on the road. In addition, the roads can be slippery due to rain or fallen leaves. Fortunately,...
Employ extra care when near a large truck
Anyone regularly commuting in and around the Kansas City metropolitan area will likely be in the proximity of a tractor-trailer. Following established steps for safely sharing the road with a large truck may reduce the chances of a collision. Additional care when near...
Going with a truck accident settlement
Collisions with a truck could leave victims suffering from serious injuries. Persons hurt in a trucking accident may find themselves struggling financially afterward since recovery times may affect their ability to work and earn a living. While such persons want...
3 driver mistakes that may cause collisions with motorcycles
It happened again, but like the first time, you were prepared. You avoided a roadway collision when an inattentive driver swerved his car into your motorcycle’s path. As a motorcyclist you take the necessary precautions when hitting the road. Vigilant of other...
Why is truck driver fatigue so dangerous?
Truck drivers have a huge responsibility in handling massive loads of cargo. However, many of them suffer from fatigue while working, which puts everyone on Kansas roads at risk. Truck driver fatigue is a danger for many reasons. Causes of truck driver fatigue A truck...
Why are Kansas and Missouri installing roundabouts in roads?
As the average speed that drivers travel at has increased and the size of vehicles has gone up, the risk involved in collisions has also increased. Lawmakers and municipal planners try to adjust local traffic rules and even road structures to limit the number of...
Risks on the Road for Cyclists
Kansas has the terrain, weather and scenery to make cycling a great way to get exercise, explore the environment or get to work each day. Even though it's generally a safe and healthy activity, there are always risks whether you are on or off the road. Most of the...
Top causes of pedestrian accidents in Kansas
Every year, pedestrian accidents result in thousands of injuries and fatalities. In order to help reduce the number of these accidents, it is important to understand their most common causes. Distracted driving There are three main types of distracted driving: manual,...
Watch out for pedestrians on the highway
Many pedestrians find themselves walking on or near a Missouri highway, and drivers aren't always the best at avoiding them. While there is a certain amount of responsibility that is put on the pedestrian when they have been injured while walking on an interstate...