In the crash, Smith was driving a 2007 Ford F150. The crash happened here: I-435, 5.9 Southbound or I-435, 597.4 feet south of Shawnee Mission Parkway The police described the crash like this:
Vehicle 1 was southbound in the #1 lane. Vehicle 2 was southbound in the #2 lane. Vehicle one changed lanes and struck vehicle 2. Driver 1 then over-corrected and went airborne into the median and then struck a light pole.Injuries
Smith was disabled. Smith was taken to Overland Park Regional.
Vehicle Damage
The police said the damage to the 2007 Ford F150 with Kansas license plate number 58155 was not stated. It was insured by AARP It was removed from the crash scene by Santa Fe Towing. The damage to the 2000 GMC Sonoma with Kansas license plate number 455GUT was not stated. It was insured by American Family..
How To Get the Highway Patrol Report
The Kansas State Highway Patrol Trooper with badge number K236 wrote up the report. The highway patrol assigned case number 2017-008363 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
Smith may have an insurance claim against AARP, American Family 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 Smith 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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