A common complaint following an auto collision is of chest pain. There are a number of reasons why a car wreck can cause chest pain, ranging from extremely serious to a mild injury. The most common cause of chest pain is pressure and bruising from the restraint of the seatbelt. A seatbelt can cause simple… Read more »
Monthly Archives:: July 2016
Auto Accidents – Kansas No-Fault Law
The State of Kansas enacted no-fault insurance over forty years ago. The no-fault law provides that, no matter who was at fault in causing the auto collision, you have certain benefits available to you. These include: medical benefits ($4,500 minimum); lost wage benefits; and rehabilitation benefits. For instance, if you are injured you should give… Read more »
Auto Accidents – Traffic Deaths Increasing
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the U.S. had the highest rates of traffic deaths since 2008. Last year an estimated 35,200 died on U.S. roadways. This is a 7.7% increase in total traffic deaths from 2014 to 2015. There are a number of factors contributing to the increase in fatal collisions. These… Read more »