In the crash, Adams was driving a 2008 Honda Accord. The crash happened here: I-70 milepost 70 eastbound Alternate Location:1 mile West of U83/I-70 Junction.The police described the crash like this:
Vehicle 1 was eastbound, lost control, went through the median and ended up facing westbound. Vehicle 1 was struck on the rear by vehicle 2 and pushed into median. Vehicle 2 traveled through median to west ditch and rolled.Injuries
Adams was injured. Adams was taken to Logan County Hospital.
Vehicle Damage
The police said the damage to the 2008 Honda Accord with Kansas license plate number was not stated. It was insured by American Family Mutual It was removed from the crash scene by J&R Motors. The police said: Vehicle had no tag. The damage to the 2016 Mack Truck Tractor with Illinois license plate number P929608 was not stated. It was insured by Great West Casualty Co. It was removed from the crash scene by Mel's Motors. The police said: Pulling IL/T348387 Wabash Trailer.
How To Get the Highway Patrol Report
The Kansas State Highway Patrol Trooper with badge number K490 wrote up the report. The highway patrol assigned case number 2017-008474 to this crash. The KSHP charges $5.00 for each copy of the report plus additional fees of $2.00 for each witness statement. But you can call 877-925-1969 to request a free copy of the report. In order to get the report through the KSHP website, you must create a Kansas.gov account and give them your credit card. You must agree to be subject to Kansas Statute 45-230: Unlawful Use of Names Derived from Public Records. This statute imposes on those subject to it "a civil penalty in an action brought by the attorney general or county or district attorney" of up to "$500 for each violation."
Insurance Claim
Adams may have an insurance claim against American Family Mutual, Great West Casualty Co or another insurance company. A lawyer will maximize the amount collected from the insurance companies. In most cases, injured people can recover money for their medical bills, lost wages, and for their pain and suffering—even if a family member was driving. In Kansas, Personal Injury Protection (PIP or No-fault) pays for medical expenses, rehabilitation, funeral expenses, lost wages, and in-home assistance for the driver and the passengers injured in a crash. It does not matter who is at fault. Getting a lawyer working on this case early will increase the amount of money Adams recovers for injuries. For more information watch How Insurance Companies Take Advantage of the Little Guy.
Did the crash involve someone with no insurance? Was this a hit and run crash? Call 877-925-1969 to find out if you can still make a claim under the Kansas Automobile Assigned Risk Plan.
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