How to Avoid Winter Car Crashes in Kansas

Kansas car accident on winter snow covered road.
The winter season can be risky for drivers in Kansas. The roads are slick, the days are shorter, and it’s hard to see other cars on the road. If you drive through this difficult time of the year without preparing yourself and your car, then you’re at risk for a collision that could leave you
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Vehicle Collision Statistics in Topeka, Kansas

Topeka, Kansas roadmap
Vehicle collisions in Topeka, Kansas, are one of the main reasons behind preventable deaths in the city. Traffic fatalities in Kansas rose by around 5% in late 2020 as compared to late 2019. According to the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT), 421 people died on the roads in Kansas during the year 2020. Kansas Ranked
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What Medical Expenses Are Considered Reasonable and Necessary?

Wheelchair with pile of money indicating high medical costs
If you suffered injuries in a wreck that was caused by the negligence of someone else, you can seek compensation from the at-fault party. In the case of automobile collisions, the Personal Injury Protection (PIP) component of your auto insurance policy will cover you for reasonable and necessary medical expenses up to a limit of
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DeVaughn James Opens New Office in Topeka, Kansas!

When we opened the doors of DeVaughn James in 2012, we were working out of a home office and had 5 teammates. Now, we are currently operating out of two offices in Wichita and have over 75 teammates fighting hard for injured Kansans! Our goal is to continue to grow and be accessible to people
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Defensive Driving is key when sharing the road with Semi-Trucks

Defensive Driving around Semi-Trucks
With a weight nearing 80,000 lbs. and a length of 60 to 80 feet, of course big rigs instill a sense of fear among other motorists. So, if you find yourself clutching the wheel tighter when defensive driving around a semi-truck, you are certainly not the only one. The massive dimensions of these vehicles pose
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Do I Really Need a Personal Injury Lawyer After an Auto Accident?

Car Accident Victim Calling Lawyer
Over 18,000 people are hurt and more than 400 individuals are killed in car crashes all across Kansas every year. Nearly 90% of these collisions involve driver related factors. Inattention is implicated in more than 14,000 crashes while speeding is responsible for 1/5th of all fatalities. In fact, seldom can weather and road conditions be
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Big Rig Crashes have caused Devastation on Kansas Highways

Semi truck on Kansas Roadway
Sedgwick County: Woman loses life in fatal crash involving a box truck. Miami County: 3-year-old dies after being hit by a delivery truck. Fort Scott: Single vehicle crash kills truck driver and seriously injures his passenger. Wabaunsee County: Motorist seriously injured after rear-ending a semi-truck. Ottawa County: Semi driver killed and two seriously injured in
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Large Vehicles Most Dangerous to Passenger Cars

Large Vehicles Most Dangerous to Passenger Cars
Two U.S. Department of Transportation agencies plus individual states oversee large truck safety. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) sets standards for new truck equipment. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) oversees the safety of commercial vehicles in interstate commerce (vehicles operating across state lines) and has some jurisdiction over equipment standards for
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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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