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

Motorcycle helmet laws and risk factors in Kansas & Missouri
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

MRI of a brain injury.
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

Woman with neck pain injury after car accident.
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 compensation seekers
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