Most people would agree that aggressive driving is more of a problem in our country than it used to be. If they were honest, they’d also admit they’ve engaged in that type of behavior on occasion. Stress, fatigue, and impatience are a few reasons why people slip into this disrespectful and often dangerous driving practice.…

You’ve always been extra cautious around tractor-trailers on the highway. You’ve heard so many stories about tired truckers, drugged drivers, and broken-down rigs being sent out on the road over and over again that you leave plenty of space when a semi is in front of you. But what if the truck is traveling so…

You can’t count the number of times you swerved out of the way of a semi merging onto I-635 from the Kansas Turnpike. It’s as if the truck drivers don’t even look into the next lane before barreling over, forcing their two-ton trucks into the lane of already-moving traffic. While it may not surprise you…

Truck drivers have a lot to remember when hauling cargo down America’s highways. They must keep their eyes on the road while keeping to a strict timetable, and must follow all of the regulations and safety guidelines that protect others on the road. However, many truck accidents occur as a result of trucker negligence, including…

You may have been happy to hear that the red light cameras at Kansas City intersections had been deactivated. However, it seems lawmakers may be right about the camera’s ability to reduce illegal activity—and they may have protected you from suffering a red light crash. Red-Light Running Increases 50 Percent While Cameras Are Turned Off…

If you have ever been involved in a car accident, even a minor one, you know how traumatic the experience can be. Maybe you were proceeding through a green light at an intersection when a car came out of nowhere and crashed into you. Maybe you were stopped in traffic during rush hour when you…

When a woman gets the wrong dose or an overdose of a drug, the most likely candidate is Pitocin.    What is Pitocin and why is it used?   Pitocin, which is also called oxytocin, is a uterus stimulant given to contract the uterus or to increase the frequency and intensity of contractions.  It is…

Pickup trucks are consistently the best-selling vehicles in the U.S. In fact, the top three best-selling vehicles across the country in 2016 were pickup trucks, and the most popular vehicle in both Kansas and Missouri is the Ford F-150 pickup, according to Auto Blog. With all of these trucks on the road, you may wonder…

Kansas requires that every individual maintain certain minimum amount of car insurance, including liability, personal injury protection (“PIP”), and uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage. Here we’ll examine the minimum PIP coverage requirements and provide an explanation of those benefits provided. Under Kansas Law, the Minimum Required PIP Coverage Must Provide: $4,500 per person for medical expenses $900…

A car accident has left you seriously injured. The other driver was ticketed, so you are fairly certain fault will be easy to establish and that you will receive compensation from the other driver for your financial damages. However, you were rushed to the emergency room from the accident scene and have had ongoing medical…