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Autonomous Motorcycles: Ducati & BMW

Autonomous cars have become old news with autonomous motorcycles entering the modern scene of vehicle technology. Recently, big-time companies Ducati and BMW have introduced partially self-driving motorcycles: the Multistrada V4 S and the R 1250 RT. These bikes and their advanced safety features are changing the way of the road for motorcyclists, but raising questions [...]

Airbag Injuries 101

Airbags are installed in vehicles to minimize the personal injuries suffered in a car accident. According to the NHTSA, 2,790 lives were saved by frontal airbags in 2017 alone. However, airbags can still cause injuries themselves. It’s better to be injured in a crash than the alternative, but injuries caused by airbags can be severe, [...]

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Settlement Reached for Death of 60-Year Old Woman

A $500,000.00 settlement for the family of a 60-year old woman who was killed when her car hit a tow-truck that had pulled over to the side of the road to solicit a tow. The case settled on the third day of trial.

May 27th, 2018|Comments Off on Settlement Reached for Death of 60-Year Old Woman

End of Summer can be Fatal for Drivers

Memorial Day and Labor Day mark the unofficial beginning and end of summer. The National Safety Council marks these holidays as the beginning and end of the 100 Deadliest Days of the year for teen drivers. Although summer is almost over, the threat of deadly driving accidents for both teen and adult drivers will increase [...]

August 31st, 2015|Comments Off on End of Summer can be Fatal for Drivers

Distracted Driving Awareness Month 2014

April is nationally recognized as Distracted Driving Awareness Month in order to remind drivers that doing other tasks while behind the wheel can be extremely dangerous to everyone. According to officials with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the most dangerous distraction when a person is behind the wheel is texting, because it takes away [...]

April 1st, 2014|Comments Off on Distracted Driving Awareness Month 2014

Kansas Motorcycle Crash Victim Succumbs to Injuries Sustained

A victim in last week's motorcycle crash in Witchita has succumbed to the injuries sustained in the collision. The victim was rushed to the hospital after his motorcycle crashed into a car while he was traveling east on Pawnee. According to local police officials, the incident occurred Friday just after 2:30 p.m. when the motorcyclist [...]

October 24th, 2012|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Kansas Motorcycle Crash Victim Succumbs to Injuries Sustained

Lighted Signs Installed After Four Accidents Occur in Highway Work Zone

Operating a vehicle is a task that most Americans take part in everyday. It is done so often, that it almost becomes a mundane part of our schedule that is performed with little thought. What most people forget is that driving can be one of the most dangerous aspects of our day, especially when you [...]

October 11th, 2012|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Lighted Signs Installed After Four Accidents Occur in Highway Work Zone
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