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.

The Kansas Department of Motor Vehicles provides information on traffic and safety laws.

These departments are a good resource to get information after a car crash.

When someone is injured in a Topeka car crash, what needs to happen next?

In an injury accident, it is crucial to get appropriate medical treatment, regardless of the financial cost.

The major hospitals in the area include:

• Stormont-Vail;
• St. Francis Health.

As soon as possible, an injured person should contact their insurance company to find out medical treatment is covered under their insurance policy.

When a Topeka car accident is serious or fatal, it is crucial to find a Topeka auto accident lawyer

When an injury is serious or a death occurs, the next step is to find an experienced Topeka car accident attorney to start the financial recovery process by launching an insurance claim. Major injury or wrongful death claims are complicated and difficult to manage. Having a personal injury lawyer on board is a great relief to injured people, or to the family left behind when an accident proves fatal.