Talking or Texting while driving – which is more dangerous?

Female driver behind the wheel talking on cell phone.
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?

MedPay is a type of car insurance coverage in Missouri and Kansas.
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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1 in 4 Car Collisions Involves Cell Phone Use

Driver holding and looking at cell phone while driving.
Cell phone usage while driving leads to over 1.5 million crashes in the US, every year, according to statistics. Nearly 350,000 people are injured in such collisions, accounting for approximately 25% of all collisions across the country. In fact, cell phones are often referred to as the new killer on American roads as motorists are
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Can Fitness Trackers Affect Your Personal Injury Case?

Female jogger with Fitbit device
Studies show that nearly 51% of Americans already own fitness trackers. Big players like Fitbit, Apple and Garmin continue to report growing sales each year. Although products vary in terms of specific features overall, these gadgets are generally aimed at helping you to stick to your fitness goals by tracking your activity level.  While the
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Collisions Involving Ride-sharing Drivers

Using a ride sharing service and being involved in a collision.
Ride-sharing companies are thriving. A recent study showed that ride-sharing services have added immensely to traffic congestion on the roads of 9 major US cities.  Many motorists and passengers are concerned about the amount of time that Uber and Lyft drivers spend looking at their phones for directions and other information. Considering the increase in
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