Types and Causes of Semi-Truck Collisions in Topeka, KS

Semi-truck stuck in ditch after crash
Truck collisions can sometimes be more dangerous than car collisions. There are a few types of semi-truck accidents that are more common than others, which we will discuss in this post. Types of Semi-Truck Collisions Some of the most common semi-truck collisions include: Head-on collisions Jackknife Accidents Rear-End Collisions Wide-turn Collisions Rollovers T-Bone Collisions Under-ride
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What Medical Expenses Are Considered Reasonable and Necessary?

Wheelchair with pile of money indicating high medical costs
If you suffered injuries in a wreck that was caused by the negligence of someone else, you can seek compensation from the at-fault party. In the case of automobile collisions, the Personal Injury Protection (PIP) component of your auto insurance policy will cover you for reasonable and necessary medical expenses up to a limit of
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Defensive Driving is key when sharing the road with Semi-Trucks

Defensive Driving around Semi-Trucks
With a weight nearing 80,000 lbs. and a length of 60 to 80 feet, of course big rigs instill a sense of fear among other motorists. So, if you find yourself clutching the wheel tighter when defensive driving around a semi-truck, you are certainly not the only one. The massive dimensions of these vehicles pose
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Big Rig Crashes have caused Devastation on Kansas Highways

Semi truck on Kansas Roadway
Sedgwick County: Woman loses life in fatal crash involving a box truck. Miami County: 3-year-old dies after being hit by a delivery truck. Fort Scott: Single vehicle crash kills truck driver and seriously injures his passenger. Wabaunsee County: Motorist seriously injured after rear-ending a semi-truck. Ottawa County: Semi driver killed and two seriously injured in
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Large Vehicles Most Dangerous to Passenger Cars

Large Vehicles Most Dangerous to Passenger Cars
Two U.S. Department of Transportation agencies plus individual states oversee large truck safety. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) sets standards for new truck equipment. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) oversees the safety of commercial vehicles in interstate commerce (vehicles operating across state lines) and has some jurisdiction over equipment standards for
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Kansas Big Rig Truck Accident Statistics

Big Rig Semi Truck on Highway
Large trucks, big rigs and other commercial vehicles account for a mere 9% of the total travelled miles on American roads. Yet, they contribute a whopping 10% to all traffic crash fatalities. That’s a massive 3500 deaths every year! In Kansas, the figures are no less worrisome with approximately 3800 wrecks and 87 fatalities involving
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Semi-Truck Wreck and Injury Guide in Kansas

Semi-truck and car collide on highway
Trucking or semi-truck wrecks are quite a common occurrence all over the US. Given their sheer size and weight, it’s only obvious why even a seemingly minor collision can result in huge losses, both physically and financially. If you or someone close to you has been involved in a wreck with a semi-truck or a
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Leading Causes of Semi-truck Crashes and Tractor Trailer Wrecks

Wrecked Semi Truck in Snowy Ditch
One in every 10 vehicles involved in a fatal crash is a semi-truck or tractor trailer. This may not seem like a startling number until you consider the overall impact of large heavy trucks crashing into cars on American roads every year. Guess who bears the brunt of these catastrophic collisions? If you said, “the
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Will a Dashcam Help my Case if I’m Involved in a Car Accident?

Dashcam on car front windshield
With the steep rise of almost 20% in the demand for dashboard mounted cameras, we are not far behind other countries in which dashcams are the norm. An extra set of eyes, particularly one that records everything and provides crucial evidence is always helpful. This is what has led to the surge in popularity of
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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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