In the crash, Waddy was driving a 2012 Kia Sorento. The crash happened here: Interstate 35 Northbound at mile marker 230.8 ; or Interstate 35 Northbound, just South of Interstate 635 in Kansas City. The police described the crash like this:
Vehicle one was traveling behind vehicle two. Vehicle two stopped for traffic. Vehicle one collided with vehicle two.Injuries
Waddy was possible injury. Waddy was taken to KU Medical Center.
Vehicle Damage
The police said the damage to the 2008 Ford Econoline E350 with Missouri license plate number PR2N0V was not stated. It was insured by AMCO. The damage to the 2012 Kia Sorento with Kansas license plate number BLKCOFE was not stated. It was insured by Progressive. It was removed from the crash scene by Midwest Tow.
How To Get the Highway Patrol Report
The Kansas State Highway Patrol Trooper with badge number K402 wrote up the report. The highway patrol assigned case number 2017-010724 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
Waddy may have an insurance claim against AMCO, Progressive 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 Waddy 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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