How does small claims Court work in Wichita, Kansas?
If your case is too small for a lawyer we can give you the information to represent your self in small claims court in Wichita Kansas. Small Claims Court
Electrical Injuries Require an Experienced Kansas Lawyer to Help You Get Your Life Back
Electrical injury can come in many forms and have many symptoms. Even household voltages can have a lifelong impact on a person’s health and well-being. Research in the 1950s by Charles Dalziel established much of our early understanding of electrical injury. However due to many rapid advances in technology and our understanding of electrical injury, […]
Do I Need An Attorney?
Legally, We Can’t Say That We Are the Best Personal Injury or Car Wreck Law Firm in Kansas. However, Before You Talk to An Insurance Adjuster, Sign any Forms or Hire an Attorney For Your Kansas Injury or Car Wreck Case–Take Two Minutes and give me a call. Your initial Consultation is “FREE”? So what’s […]
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The Truth About Defensive Medicine
Defensive medicine is the idea that a doctor will preform the unnecessary test or medical procedures in order to avoid being sued in a medical negligence claim. While people who favor tort reforms say defensive medicine drives up the cost of health care, government researchers question whether defensive medicine actually exists. In fact the congressional […]
Soft Tissue Injuries
In a nutshell, soft tissue is everything except bone. The most common soft tissue injuries occur to muscles, ligaments and tendons. Because muscles, ligaments and tendons are the basis for all bodily movement, an injury can have devastating consequences. For example, an injured muscle may tighten up or spasm to the point that you can’t […]
Don’t Be Duped by Bad Faith Insurance Fraud in Kansas
Insurance Bad Faith Bad faith claims arise when a company with whom you have a contract fails to act within the terms of that contract. In the case of your insurance company, this may happen if it fails to promptly or properly defend or pay a claim. An insurance company has a duty to deal […]
Who is at Fault in a Kansas Boating Accident?
Each year thousands of people are injured in boating accidents. Accidents can occur in a variety of situations ranging from ocean-going commercial and cruise line vessels to small pleasure craft on Lake Cheney. When referring to a motor vehicle accident we often refer to the “Rules of the Road” in order to determine what each […]
What is Personal Injury Law and How Does It Apply to Kansas Injuries?
When someone is physically injured, or their personal property is damaged, it is considered in law to be a “Personal Injury”. The laws covering personal injury allow the injured party to receive money for damages caused by someone else’s carelessness, negligence, recklessness, or intentional actions. Personal injury law is also called “tort” law. Tort actions […]
Best Advice for Kansas Injury Clients: What to Do and When to Do It
Things Which You Should NOT DO: Do not give any statements (written, recorded, or oral) to anyone concerning your accident or injuries without first getting our approval. Do not make any incorrect statements about prior injuries or accidents to any doctor who treats or examines you. If you don’t remember, say so. Do not change […]
New Important Information for Kansas Bankruptcy Cases
In October 2005 the bankruptcy laws changed substantially. There has been much confusion about those changes and what they mean for consumers. Many shady debt collectors and lenders told consumers that the new laws meant they could not file bankruptcy. This is simply not true. The new laws require more extensive disclosures but bankruptcy is […]
Kansas Construction Site Accidents and the Employee’s Rights
Each year thousands of construction workers are injured or killed in construction site accidents. Even though construction companies are typically obligated to inspect each site with safety engineers and provide safety programs, accidents still occur. Generally, an injured worker cannot sue his or her own employer for injuries arising out of work related activities; however, […]
Property Owners and Kansas Premises Liability Law
When someone is injured as a result of unsafe property or building conditions, they may have a right to make a claim for their damages against the owner of the property. In some states, the landowner’s duty to protect an entrant on the land depends on whether that person is a trespasser, licensee or an […]
Two Kansas Consumer Fraud Types: Corporate and Finance
Consumer Fraud litigation includes individual cases as well as class actions that have been filed throughout the country. These cases involve wrongful conduct of insurance and finance companies including fraud and bad faith. Corporate Fraud With the recent scandals involving Enron, WorldCom, Global Crossing, Merrill Lynch and other corporate giants, there has been an outcry […]
Childproofing Every Kansas Home: A Sensible Goal
Babies and children are the most likely family members to be injured in a home accident. They are active, creative, and curious, and no place is safe. One way to anticipate dangers for your children is to go through every room in your home on your knees. This puts you at a child’s height and […]
Safety in the Bathroom for all Kansas Children
Keep your water heater set no higher than 120 degrees. Water hotter than 140 degrees will burn severely within 6 seconds. Use a safety thermometer to check the temperature. Put handle covers on faucets to prevent children from turning them on or bumping into them while bathing. Better yet, never leave a young child alone […]
The Kitchen: A Dangerous Place for Kansas Children
Put a guard over stove controls if they are within a child’s reach. Use the back burners only if possible and keep all pan handles turned to the back of the stove. Put safety latches on all cabinet doors. If you have open shelves, move small items and breakables out of them. Be sure that […]
Kids and Safety: What Kansas Parents Need to Know
Socket covers on all the electrical outlets are a must. Removing and replacing the covers is a small inconvenience compared to the possible tragedies that can occur. Sharp corners in rooms can be covered by soft foam covers to prevent bumps and bruises. Door alarms can be installed which will signal whenever a door is […]
Follow These Rules and Keep Your Children Safe
Children love to help around the house and it’s a great activity. Just remember these basic safety tips. And remember that they are always watching, so be sure you are a model of safety for them. Don’t let children use or be exposed to dangerous chemicals. This includes gasoline, cleaning supplies, etc. Always supervise them […]
Practice Makes Perfect: A Home Fire Escape Plan
Develop a plan of escape to keep you and your loved ones safe if a fire does occur. Know what to do and be sure everyone in the family practices the escape actions. In a fire situation, panic can be as blinding as the flames and smoke. Find the exits. Be sure that every room […]
