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

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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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

Commercial big rig semi truck crashed in media of interstate.
What to Do After a Commercial Vehicle Collision Source: DeVaughn James Injury Lawyers Jurisdiction: Kansas, USA Topic: Personal Injury & Commercial Vehicle Accidents Table of Contents Overview & Severity Introduction to Steps Step 1: Seek Medical Help Step 2: Call the Police Step 3: Gather Evidence Step 4: Seek Further Medical Evaluation Step 5: File
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