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Tips to keep your kids safe at the swimming pool
Backyard swimming pools don't have lifeguards, so it is up to the homeowner to keep everyone as safe as possible. There are some things we can do to prevent accidents and drownings in the pool. This article lists the following items recommended for a poolside safety kit.
How Much Does a DUI Really Cost?
We all know that drunk driving is one of the most dangerous things one can do. On average, two in three people will be involved in a drunk driving accident at some point in their lives, according to Mothers Against Drunk Driving. While a DUI can feel like someone's worst nightmare, the alternative is so much more severe, as often drunk drivers speed, tailgate, or cross the center line - behaviors that can bring on deadly injuries to all involved. Drivers who are caught driving drunk incur long-lasting financial repercussions that go far beyond the fine itself. To learn how much DUIs cost, click here to read more.
Lots of Rain? Don't Hydroplane. Here's How You Can Drive Safely on Wet Roads
Wet roadways present some driving hazards that can catch drivers off guard, especially hydroplaning. Hydroplaning means a loss of traction and sliding on a film of water. Wet road surfaces can cause tires to hydroplane. This could result in the loss of control and steering ability, as your tires may lose contact with the pavement. It's a scary feeling to suddenly feel your car hydroplaning, but here are some things you can do to recover quickly.
At one point or another, everyone is a pedestrian. As the expense of driving and insuring a vehicle rise, more and more people choose to walk to their destinations. As the number of pedestrians increases, so do the number of pedestrian accidents. To see where the Wichita and Hutchinson regions rank in terms of pedestrian collisions nationally, please go to this National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report.
Motorcycle accidents are a common occurrence in Wichita, Hutchinson, and across Sedgwick County and Reno County. Wichita and Hutchinson are popular with motorcyclists, and with so many bikes on the roads, the number of collisions is high, and motorcycle accidents are a major safety and economic issue for riders in the region.
Get information here on Wichita motorcycle crashes and laws.
Topeka car accidents cause more injury, death, and economic loss than any other crime or civic issue
Motor vehicle accidents are a common occurrence in Topeka and across Shawnee County. Many crashes are completely avoidable, caused by drunk drivers or distracted drivers. Whatever the cause, car accidents are a major safety and economic issue for the Topeka community.
Get information on car crashes from the Police Departments in the Topeka region
The Topeka Police Department offers information on accidents, and also provides information on filing a police report and on obtaining a police report.
Motorcycle accidents are a common occurrence in Topeka and across Shawnee County. Topeka is popular with motorcyclists, and with so many bikes on the roads, the number of collisions is high, and motorcycle accidents are a major safety and economic issue for riders in the Topeka region.
Truckers are a growing motorist group using Kansas’s highways, and commercial trucking accidents occur regularly in Topeka. When a truck crash happens, serious injuries and fatalities are a common result.
Common causes of commercial truck accidents in Topeka
According to IIHS, a large percentage of trucking crashes are caused by:
At one point or another, everyone is a pedestrian. As the expense of driving and insuring a vehicle rise, more and more people choose to walk to their destinations. As the number of pedestrians increases, so do the number of pedestrian accidents. To see where the Topeka region ranks in terms of pedestrian collisions nationally, please go to this National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report.
At one point or another, everyone is a pedestrian. As the expense of driving and insuring a vehicle rise, more and more people choose to walk to their destinations. As the number of pedestrians increases, so do the number of pedestrian accidents. To see where the Joplin region ranks in terms of pedestrian collisions nationally, please go to this National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report.