Approximately 4% of car accidents that occur in the United States involve lane-change collisions. While they might sound tame, lane change crashes can end up causing serious injuries, extensive property damage, and even fatalities. Understanding who is at fault for a lane change crash is a nuanced matter. Sometimes, the motorist who changes lanes is […]
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Inexperienced motorists, as well as veteran drivers, can be intimidated by the size, weight, and speed of 18-wheelers. When these large trucks pass by at full speed, the resulting air currents can pull and push vehicles along with them. Distracted drivers represent a large number of crashes involving 18-wheelers, but no one is ever safe […]
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In Kansas and Missouri, people who are injured in car crashes are entitled to compensation if the other driver was at fault. Responsible drivers maintain car insurance to pay any claims other people may have against them because of their negligent driving. However, insurance carriers often do whatever they can to delay or deny paying […]
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If you were harmed in a motor vehicle accident caused by a negligent driver, you understandably want to prevail in your case and receive the maximum amount of compensation possible. This can be difficult, however, if the insurance carrier is fighting to reject your claim or attempting to get you to agree to a low […]
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The Role of Traffic Tickets in Missouri and Kansas Car Accident Cases Traffic tickets can have a dramatic impact on Missouri and Kansas lawsuits involving bodily injuries. If you or any of the other parties were issued a traffic citation, you should make sure to share this information with your attorney. Missouri and Kansas Traffic […]
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Being involved in a car crash is a frightening experience regardless of whether it is a seemingly minor or more serious accident. People involved in car accidents are often overwhelmed with shock immediately afterward. This shock can leave a victim’s judgment obscured. Even if a victim is not in pain immediately following a car crash, […]
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Four Things to Do if You are Trapped in a Vehicle It is scary to learn that car entrapment can happen suddenly and more easily than most people think. While people can end up trapped in a vehicle following crashes, sometimes people end up stuck in parked cars due to electrical system failures. While we […]
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After car accidents that do not involve serious injuries, fatalities, or totaled vehicles, many drivers prefer not to file a law enforcement report. Instead, drivers sometimes rely on simply exchanging details with the other driver involved in the crash. Unfortunately, deciding not to involve law enforcement in an accident can greatly jeopardize the outcome of […]
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It is a never-ending debate: Are automatic or manual vehicles better? Some people claim that manual vehicles present some unparalleled benefits, while others argue that automatic cars simply cannot be beaten. Today, automatic vehicles are much more common on the roads than manual ones. Questions exist, however, about whether manual vehicles are safer or more […]
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After a car crash, the accident victims initiate claims through their own insurance but what if your Insurance Carrier Fails to Investigate? Before initiating a claim, insurance carriers almost always investigate the accident to validate details about how the crash occurred as well as to assess the value of the damages claimed.
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