Car crashes are one of the most common reasons that people require extensive medical care. After experiencing a painful and jarring motor vehicle collision, many people are simply grateful still be conscious and to be able to move their bodies freely. They check...
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Car Accidents
Are red-light cameras making a difference in accidents?
Countless motor vehicle crashes result from negligent drivers who are in a hurry. A typical “time-saving strategy” involves running red lights, which far too often results in severe injuries to other vehicles on the road. Red light cameras are installed throughout the...
Accidents and why they could happen
As you are traveling through Kansas, you could be one of the safest drivers you know and still be involved in a car accident. From speeding to weather, there are several common reasons why accidents can occur. Distractions A common cause of many car accidents is...
Understanding spinal cord injuries in motor vehicle accidents
Motor accidents often lead to emotional, financial and physical harm to the victim. Physical harm may include spinal cord injuries. Spinal cord injuries can occur anywhere from the neck to the lower back and are categorized as either motor or sensory injuries,...
The connection between motor vehicle accidents and facial trauma
Car accidents are some of the scariest events to survive. After a crash occurs in Missouri, it's not uncommon for many of the survivors to sustain injuries. Unfortunately, automobile accidents are the leading cause of facial trauma. What is facial trauma? Facial...
The threat of glass-related injuries after car collisions
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...
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,...
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...
New data gives insight into construction zone collisions
In the Kansas City area, driving on highways in almost unavoidable. Construction zones also are unavoidable, and they can be dangerous It is possible you could get into a crash because you are negatively affected by construction work. Maybe a cone was pushed into the...
Defensive driving begins by avoiding distractions
No Kansas motorist wants to be involved in an accident, and the use of defensive driving practices is a must for safer traveling. It is a proven method of common sense driving regardless of the dangers along any stretch of highway, and it begins with avoiding as many...