Year: 2022

woman in pain

Calculating the value of your measurable losses after a car accident is relatively easy. Medical bills, auto shop receipts, and pay stubs are physical records that document your financial losses. But calculating the value of intangible losses, such as pain and suffering, is trickier. The phrase “pain and suffering” is…

car accident witness

Witnesses play a critical role in Kansas car accident lawsuits. When the parties involved in the accident cannot agree on what happened, an outside observer may offer an unbiased account that makes it easier to determine who is liable. But qualifying as a witness is not always easy, and the…

injured person

Car accidents can leave you with devastating injuries, cost you thousands of dollars in medical and repair bills, and significantly harm your mental health. Depending on the accident, these effects may impact you for the rest of your life. Some of the significant effects of car accidents include the following:…

Car keys, pen, and accident report

If you’ve been in a wreck, you’re probably wondering how to get your car accident report. An official accident report will contain all the crash details recorded by the law enforcement officer responding to the scene. It will include information such as the date and location of the accident, who…

pedestrian hit by a car

Pedestrians are by far the most vulnerable road users. Unlike car and truck drivers, motorcyclists, and bicyclists, pedestrians lack any safety device to protect them in the event of a collision. Traffic laws try to compensate for the risk by granting certain rights and protections to pedestrians. But unfortunately, pedestrians…

Man driving with a phone on his hand

Studies show that texting drivers are more likely to cause accidents. The Kansas Department of Transportation recorded nearly 4,000 crashes involving cell phone distractions over a recent five-year period, with about a third causing injuries. Texting while driving is illegal in Kansas and is punishable by citations and fines. If…

state fair

The official Kansas State Fair has been held in Hutchinson, KS since 1913. The event attracts approximately 350,000 visitors annually with its concerts, auto races, demolition derbies, and thousands of vendors and exhibits. But like other fairs and large events, the Kansas State Fair is full of potential hazards that…

man drinking water

As Wichita residents, we rely on the public water supply to drink, bathe, cook, and more. We trust that our local government’s Public Works and Utilities Department is responsibly keeping the water clean and safe for all who use it. However, Wichita water treatment plants experienced an issue on Tuesday,…

motorcycle accident on a highway

Motorcyclists injured in accidents often face issues when pursuing the compensation they need from at-fault drivers and their insurance companies. But what makes motorcycle accident injury claims more complicated than other kinds of injury claims? If you have been hurt in a motorcycle crash, you deserve experienced legal representation to…