Common Causes of Nighttime Pedestrian Accidents

Across the country, nearly 9 pedestrians suffer significant injuries in auto collisions every hour, and 12 are killed each day in such incidents. Nearly three quarters of collisions involving pedestrians occur at night. In Kansas, 20% of the total number of motor vehicle collisions involved pedestrians, in 2016.     What makes nighttime so dangerous
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Tips to Keep Kids Safe as They Head Back to School

School buses lined up and ready for kids coming back to school.
This fall, nearly 57 million children across the country will head back to school. As always, the start of the academic year will bring excited kids, frenzied parents and loaded school buses on the road. With increased sporting activities and preparation for the holidays, don’t forget to slow down, especially in school zones, and use
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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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Collisions with Commercial Vehicles

A collision involving a commercial vehicle and a passenger car often ends catastrophically. At an average weight of just 5,000 lbs., a passenger car could face up to 80,000 lbs. when hit by a semi-truck.   Though collisions involving a commercial vehicle and passenger car account for just 3% of the total number of vehicle
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How Insurance Adjusters Devalue Your Claim

Car insurance loss adjuster evaluating crashed car after accident.
Every year in Kansas, nearly 14,000 people suffer from injuries in auto collisions, while approximately 48,000 people incur property damage. In addition to the physical pain, mental trauma, and financial burdens, auto collision victims also have to face insurance companies, insurance adjusters, and their tactics to undervalue their claim.  Insurance companies are in business to
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