Car Accidents

Hutchinson, KS – A Reno County jury earlier this month awarded a Hutchinson woman more than $409,000 in damages resulting from a car accident, finding she suffered significant and lasting injuries and deserved more than 10 times the amount the defendant’s insurance company had offered. The trial arose from a…

In any accident involving two or more parties, each party bears a certain percentage of the fault. Comparative fault is the legal tool used to determine how much fault each person bears. Each state has their own way of dealing with the way fault is compared. “In Missouri, the rule…

In any accident involving two or more parties, each party bears a certain percentage of the fault. Comparative fault is the legal tool used to determine how much fault each person bears. Each state has its own way of dealing with the way fault is compared. “In Kansas, we have…

Negligence occurs when a person doesn’t meet their duty to act (or refrain from acting) in a way that compromises the safety of others. In a negligence court case, the plaintiff claims that the defendant chose to act or not to act in a way that breached their duty to…

According to online legal library FindLaw.com, negligence occurs when you don’t meet your duty to act or refrain from acting in a way that compromises the safety of those around you. In a negligence court case, the plaintiff claims that the defendant chose to act or not to act in a…

Because the state of Kansas requires auto insurance coverage, many drivers may choose coverage without knowing for what they’re paying. According to the Kansas Insurance Department, your auto insurance payments pay for several individual coverages. There are six basic coverage options. Four of them are required for every driver in Kansas:…

Because Kansas City sits on the border of Kansas and Missouri, Kansas City drivers could have to deal with two different sets of auto insurance requirements in an accident. Missouri drivers are only required to carry liability coverage and uninsured motorist coverage. Kansas drivers are required to have four different…

When you sustain a personal injury, the severity can range from mild to life-changing. Personal injuries can result from car accidents, collisions with large commercial trucks, or work accidents. No matter what kind of injury you suffered, all you want is to get your life back to as close to…

Personal injuries can occur as the result of incidents including car accidents, collisions with large commercial trucks, and work injuries. Injuries can range from mild to life-changing. But no matter how severe your Wichita personal injury might be, your top priority is getting your life as close to normal as…

While the details of car accident cases vary widely, the basic litigation process in the Wichita area is essentially the same in every case. Mike Wyatt, car accident injury attorney at Mann, Wyatt & Tanksley Injury Attorneys, explains each step of the car accident litigation process below. (1) Plaintiff Files…