Does wearing a seatbelt impact my injury claim after a car accident?

Driver fastens his seatbelt
Seatbelts are undoubtedly the most important safety feature included in vehicles. It has been shown that wearing a seatbelt can cut down the risk of death and serious injuries in car accidents by over 50%. Yet only about 80% of motorists on the Kansas roads actually use this safety feature. Generally, police officers will not
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Have you suffered a whiplash injury after a crash?

Mature man with whiplash injury
Whiplash injuries account for nearly 65% of all bodily injury claims, and insurance companies allege that a third of such claims are fraudulent. It’s no surprise that insurance companies, as well as society in general, has started to write off these whiplash injuries in an attempt to lowball injury victims with their compensation. In reality,
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Richard James Representing Victims of Firearms Negligence

Firearms Negligence Settlement It’s been three years since the deadly Hesston Excel Industries shooting. Now, there is a $2 million dollar settlement for some of the victims and their families. “I think they’re glad to have it behind them, and I think it’s nice for them to know that there was a recognition that the
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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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