How many people are killed every year in motorcycle accidents in Kansas and Missouri?

While traveling by motorcycle is often enjoyable, some trips can unfortunately have an unhappy ending. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that more than 4,668 people were killed and 88,000 were injured in motorcycle accidents across the country in 2013. Sadly, a number of these accidents occur in the states of Kansas and Missouri. The causes of…

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Biker Lane Sharing or Lane Splitting: What’s the Difference?

You may have heard the terms “lane sharing” and “lane splitting” before. While even motorcyclists themselves may use the terms interchangeably, there’s a big difference between lane sharing and lane splitting. What Is Lane Sharing? Lane sharing is when two motorcycles ride side-by-side in a single lane of traffic. Usually, the bikers will stagger their…

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How Gap Insurance Works If Your Car Is Totaled in a Crash

When individuals purchase collision coverage for their vehicles, they’re often under the mistaken impression that it fully covers their vehicles if totaled in an accident. However, this isn’t necessarily true, especially if you financed your car purchase—which the majority of people do. To protect yourself more fully, you may want to purchase optional GAP insurance,…

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