In the crash, Antrim was driving a 2002 Sterling . The crash happened here: I-70 118.2 eastbound or 10 miles west of Wakeeney on I-70. The police described the crash like this:
Both vehicles were traveling eastbound on I-70 in the right hand driving lane. Vehicle 2 KDOT vehicle assigned to a paint crew was traveling at 8.6 MPH with flashing caution lights and arrow board indicating to move left activated. Vehicle 1 struck vehicle 2 in the rear after failing to move left for KDOT vehicle.Injuries
Antrim was possible injury. Antrim was taken to Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital.
Vehicle Damage
The police said the damage to the 2017 Volvo Semi with Oklahoma license plate number 2WW336 was not stated. It was insured by RLI Insurance It was removed from the crash scene by R&R Towing and taken to Tow Lot.The damage to the 2002 Sterling with Kansas license plate number 05866 was not stated. It was insured by Berkshire Hathaway Home State. It was removed from the crash scene by KDOT and taken to KDOT lot.
How To Get the Highway Patrol Report
The Kansas State Highway Patrol Trooper with badge number K317 wrote up the report. The highway patrol assigned case number 2017-010372 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
Antrim may have an insurance claim against RLI Insurance, Berkshire Hathaway Home State 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 Antrim 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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