Kansas Big Rig Truck Accident Statistics

Big Rig Semi Truck on Highway
Large trucks, big rigs and other commercial vehicles account for a mere 9% of the total travelled miles on American roads. Yet, they contribute a whopping 10% to all traffic crash fatalities. That’s a massive 3500 deaths every year! In Kansas, the figures are no less worrisome with approximately 3800 wrecks and 87 fatalities involving
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Semi-Truck Wreck and Injury Guide in Kansas

Semi-truck and car collide on highway
Trucking or semi-truck wrecks are quite a common occurrence all over the US. Given their sheer size and weight, it’s only obvious why even a seemingly minor collision can result in huge losses, both physically and financially. If you or someone close to you has been involved in a wreck with a semi-truck or a
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Kansas Car Wreck Settlement Process – Part 2

Kansas Car Wreck Settlement Adjuster Inspecting Vehicle
CLICK HERE to read part 1 of – Kansas car wreck settlement process continued below Within 1 month of the collision 1. Continue to collect evidence that proves fault: Even if the defendant’s insurance company accepts the fact that their client was at fault, you will need evidence to prove the value of your losses.
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Kansas Car Wreck Settlement Process

Kansas Car Wreck Settlement Adjuster Inspecting Vehicle
The pain and the shock of being in a car wreck causes unimaginable mental trauma. Unfortunately, for the seriously injured the ensuing uncertainty simply adds to their anguish. At DeVaughn James, we know that the lack of clarity poses a serious hurdle to your physical and emotional recovery. Based on thousands of personal injury cases,
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Kansas Car Wreck Injury Rights and Compensation Guide

Photos being taken of car wreck
Every injury claim is different but, some laws and procedures are common, as is the fact that all tort claims are complicated. If you have been injured in a car crash, you will have questions and doubts about the handling of your case, the compensation that you are likely to receive and any problems or
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Can you seek compensation if injured while using public transportation?

People waiting at a public bus stop
If you are in a collision with a privately owned vehicle, the compensation claim may seem straight forward. However, things can get truly chaotic if an injury occurs when using public transportation. The laws differ significantly, right down to the amount of time you must sue for damages, things can get very complicated. You may
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Common Car Accident Injuries that Children Sustain

Young child in car seat.
In October, 2019, a motorist plowed into 4 children who were walking to their school in Overland Park, as he drove right through a red light. About a month later, 4 children were killed along with their mother in a grisly Thanksgiving morning accident in a nearby county. Earlier in 2020, two children were grievously
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My Vehicle Collision was caused by Road Debris. Who is Liable?

Road Debris cause vehicle collision
One of the reasons few people talk about vehicle collisions caused by road debris is because less than 2% of all motor vehicle crashes are attributed to them. It is easy to ignore the severity and the ramifications of these crashes until you experience this firsthand. The biggest problem with vehicle collisions caused by road
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Will a Dashcam Help my Case if I’m Involved in a Car Accident?

Dashcam on car front windshield
With the steep rise of almost 20% in the demand for dashboard mounted cameras, we are not far behind other countries in which dashcams are the norm. An extra set of eyes, particularly one that records everything and provides crucial evidence is always helpful. This is what has led to the surge in popularity of
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Kansas Hit and Run Car Accident Attorney

Hit and Run Car Accident
Since 2009, there has been a massive rise of 62% in hit and run accidents in the US. In 2016 alone, nearly 800,000 hit and run crashes occurred on American roads causing over 2000 deaths. The worst statistic is the almost 7% rise of in such fatalities every year, with no signs of a downward
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