How to Avoid the 7 Most Common Motorcycle Crashes

Motorcycle and Car Accident in Roadway
In 2017, over 1000 crashes involved motorcycles and nearly 60 motorcyclists lost their lives in fatal collisions. That’s a massive 12% of all crash-related deaths in Kansas. The figures give a clear indication of how common motorcycle accidents are and the higher risks of operating a motorcycle. The majority of motorcyclists consider other vehicle operators
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These are the 6 Biggest Risk Factors for Kansas Motorcyclists

Motorcyclist risk factors in Kansas
In 2018, about 65,000 traffic crashes involving over 100,000 vehicles were reported in Kansas. Of these crashes, a mere 1.3% involved motorcycle collisions. Yet, of the 350 people who lost their lives in these crashes, nearly 60 were motorcyclists. This is not just a Kansas-specific problem! According to NHTSA data, almost 5,200 motorcyclists and their
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13 Safe Driving Tips when Sharing the Road with Motorcycles

Motorcycle wrecked in roadway
On average, a motorcycle weighs 450-600 lbs., while a sedan weighs more than 3,300 lbs. and an SUV tips the scales at more than 4,500 lbs. With this in mind, it’s no wonder injuries are often severe when a motorcyclist is in a collision with a vehicle that is 5 to 8 times its weight.
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Traumatic Brain Injuries Resulting from a Car Accident

Nearly 15% of all traumatic brain injuries (TBI) result from car accidents. In fact, 30% of all motorists involved in car accidents suffer head injuries including concussions, skull fractures, and acute brain damage. In fact, the numbers are higher for drivers in the age group of 20-24 years. Although there has been a significant reduction
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Pain and Suffering Injury Compensation

  A lot has been said about fraudulent tort claims choking the justice system and costing tax payers billions every year. While some of these may be truly frivolous claims, not all claims for pain and suffering (also called general or non-economic damages) are fraudulent.   Unfortunately, this misconception has led even genuine and fair
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Talking or Texting while driving – which is more dangerous?

Texting while driving leads you to take your eyes off the road, and the danger here is obvious. Most people believe that talking instead of texting or shifting to a hands-free device is enough to mitigate the risks. However, this simply is not the case. The shocking truth is that talking while driving is just
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Are you protected against drivers who don’t carry enough insurance?

Kansas has a “no-fault” personal injury protection law for car accidents. This means that preliminary medical expenses, of at least $4,500, will be covered by your own insurance company, as a benefit on your policy. But what happens if your hospital bills exceed not only your PIP coverage but also the protection offered by the
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Safe Driving Tips for Fall Weather 2018

In Kansas, nearly 20% of the year’s motor vehicle collisions occur in the months of October and November. Here are seven Fall driving safety tips for 2018 that will help keep you safe on the road.     Be prepared for shorter days:   – A minute of daylight is lost every day of October.
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Hire a Local Law Firm to Handle Your Personal Injury Case

If you have been in a collision, you may be considering whether or not to obtain legal help. Searching for an attorney may seem like an overwhelming task, especially when faced with the numerous options brought up by an online search for a local personal injury attorney.   One of the primary benefits of retaining
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What is the Minimum Car Insurance Needed in Kansas?

Being uninsured or underinsured in Kansas may lead to a citation and will also leave you lacking many benefits and protections if you are in a motor vehicle collision. The Kansas statute commonly called the “no pay, no play” statute, was enacted in 2011 in a bid to encourage vehicle owners to follow the requirement
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