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I Was Hit by a Delivery Truck Driver – What Now?
In Kansas, Missouri, and throughout the country, delivery truck accidents are not uncommon. Collisions involving Amazon delivery vans, USPS mail trucks, UPS vans, and FedEx trucks are all regularly reported, resulting in everything from minor property damage to severe injury and death. When a delivery truck company or driver’s negligence causes an accident, injured victims […]
5 Things That Can Happen When You Don’t Talk to an Attorney After a Wreck
Depending on the severity of a car wreck, your injuries and recovery time may vary. You may also find yourself with a pile of debt from medical expenses and lost wages, as well as a disruption to your everyday household responsibilities. For those on the fence about hiring an attorney, you may later find yourself […]
Five Reasons Why Texting and Driving is Bad
As the popularity of short message service (SMS) surged in the late 90s, so too have instances of people texting and driving. These days, people have so many ways to send messages on their mobile phones–SMS, iMessage, Facebook Messenger, and Line are just some of the ways that millions of people communicate. Unfortunately, sending text […]
Will it Be Safe to Travel This Summer?
If you’re planning a vacation this summer, join the club—according to a recent survey conducted by Destination Analysts, more than 75% of Americans are planning a getaway over the next three months. But is it really safe to start traveling again? A little less than six months ago, deaths attributed to COVID-19 hit an all-time […]
What Are Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage?
Automobile insurance is required by Kansas law. When most auto owners think about insurance, they probably think about liability coverage. Liability insurance covers a driver when they are at fault for an accident in which another person is injured. The minimum liability coverage in Kansas is $25,000 per injured individual and $50,000 per car accident […]
8 Ways To Lose Your Injury Case
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Why Should I See a Doctor After a Car Accident?
Getting into a car accident can be distressing. There can be so much to worry about that you may neglect your health and focus on other matters. This is a huge mistake. Seeing a doctor after a car accident is imperative. Cars can be fixed and property can be replaced, but you only have one […]
How to Avoid Work Zone Accidents
Construction zone accidents can cause injury in a wide variety of ways. Adding a work zone on a safe and familiar street could transform it into a hazard that leads to car accidents, bicycle crashes, pedestrian accidents, and more. According to the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA), in 2019 there were 8 crash […]
Distracted Driving Causes and How to Avoid Them
Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of car accidents in America. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) claims that approximately eight people die every day because of distracted driving, while the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) claims that roughly 400,000 accidents occurred in 2018 due to driver distraction. A driver […]
Three Tips to Help You Avoid a Valentine’s Day Injury
Valentine’s Day is nearly here! For many, the holiday is filled with romantic gestures, exquisite dinners, and extravagant gifts. While it’s a lovely holiday for expressing your love for your partner, it can’t also be surprisingly dangerous. Extraordinary gestures can lead to extraordinary circumstances, with the end result being a Valentine’s Day injury. Patterson Legal […]
