Vigilante Justice: What is it and Does it Still Happen in Kansas?
The judicial system is in place to give justice to those who have been wronged. However, like any system, it sometimes fails. When this happens, a vigilante may decide to achieve justice on their own, without legal authority. Vigilante justice may perceive the government as ineffective in providing criminal punishment and try to provide that […]
Understanding the Confusing Terms in Your Insurance Policy
Insurance policies are confusing. Knowing what to look for in the all the jargon is tiring for someone that doesn’t know what they’re looking for. The insurance companies aren’t necessarily doing this on purpose – some of the language in the policy is actually required by law. Understanding the important aspects of your policy, along […]
To Accept or Not Accept the Insurance’s Settlement
If you have spent much time reading up on personal injuries and how insurance works, you are most likely aware of the insurance companies low-ball techniques. You may have even found your insurance carrier on our Top Five Worst Insurance Companies list. So you may wonder if the settlement the company offers you is acceptable […]
Three Ways to Collect After Being Denied
Being in a car wreck is a pain, but it’s even worse when you have to hassle with your insurance company over the claim. Then you find out it was all for nothing – the insurance company has denied your claim. What do you do now? All hope is not lost; you can still collect […]
Skipping Insurance to Save Money? Better Think Twice
In this tough economy, people are always looking for a way to save money. Some ride the bus to work; others may cut back on eating out with the family. Then there are those that chose to not purchase car insurance. Sure, it s ves hundreds of dollars each year, but it can also land […]
Acquiring Medical Records for a Personal Injury Case
For any personal injury case, providing medical documents as evidence is fundamental. However, sometimes this can be a daunting task. The following steps will help you obtain the medical records needed to prove your case. If you have hired a competent personal injury attorney, the attorney will gather your records for you. You will only […]
Leading Cause of Injury to Children Completely Preventable
With choking being the leading cause of injury to children and also a leading cause of death in children under four, some may think an accident such as choking “just happens.” In all actuality, choking is very preventable. Choking can happen by food, toys or any common item small enough to swallow. Food is the […]
I had an Accident in the Company Car – Am I Liable?
Many Wichita workplaces require employees to have a valid driving license so they can run errands in the company vehicle. Accidents happen, but having an accident in a company vehicle can bring up a different set of questions, namely who is responsible for the damage. Employer Liability Employers are vicariously liable for the actions of […]
How Do You Know if Someone is Drowning
With it being the season to hit the pool or spend the weekend at the lake, drowning occurrences are at their peak. There are many precautionary steps that can be taken to prevent drowning accidents, but sometimes it’s not enough. In a drowning scenario, one must first recognize the problem before they can help, but […]
Maximum Medical Improvement and What it Means
Many injuries that happen on the job will require rehabilitation. After several weeks or months of rehabilitation, your doctor may tell you that you’ve reached maximum medical improvement, or in other words, you’re as healthy as you’re going to get. Even if you continue rehabilitation, your condition probably will not improve. If your condition is […]
Wichita Construction Workers at Risk for Life Changing Falls
A Kansas man was injured on the job after falling 20 feet and breaking his neck. The company he worked for, Ryan Roofing Inc. now faces a $115,000 fine. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration determined that Ryan Roofing Inc. failed to assess the working conditions, as well as not providing fall protection and training for […]
Online Quotes and Why it’s Not Accurate
The internet is a common place to start when looking for insurance. However, if you’re planning on getting an online quote, the numbers they’re giving you are probably on the low end. Most regular citizens of Wichita aren’t familiar with the insurance industry. With coverage options constantly changing and the complicated lingo, it’s easy to […]
Myths about a Personal Injury Case in Kansas
If you’ve ever been in a Wichita auto accident before, it’s probably a scary time for you. Friends and family are all passing along words of advice on how to handle your property damage claim, which attorney you should hire and many other tidbits of information about your personal injury case. What is true and […]
What Should I Look for When Hiring a Traumatic Brain Injury Attorney?
After suffering a car wreck, whiplash, slip and fall or trucking injury, you or a loved one may suffer severe traumatic brain injuries. Although concussions are usually minor and don’t require as much medical treatment, other traumatic brain injuries can change your life forever. Many TBI’s result in high medical bills, months or years of […]
Is a Group Disability Policy a Good Idea?
Its better to find out about your long term disability policies before you are on long term disability. As an employee, it’s likely that you won’t get a chance to decide between different companies and their policies. The human resources department has already chosen what policy they want for the company and you’re stuck with […]
Seven Tips for Appealing Long Term Disability Denial
It doesn’t take much for the insurance company to deny your claim for long term disability. In fact, insurance is notorious for denying your claim based on the smallest discrepancy. If you find yourself in the position where you’ve been denied long term disability, the first step is to contact a personal injury attorney who […]
If I am Approached by an Attorney After my Wreck, Should I Hire Him?
Some attorney’s use a “runner” to push their services. In other words, if they hear someone was in a car wreck, they might send this person to make money off you and your accident. In fact, sometimes they are so eager to start making money that they’ll send this runner while you’re still in the […]
What to Look for in Financial Abuse in a Kansas Nursing Home
When living in a nursing home, families trust that their loved ones are receiving the best care possible. Although many Wichita, Andover and Goddard nursing facilities do a great job of doing just that, others fail to do the proper background checks when hiring employees. Unfortunately, this can lead to abuse, in several different forms. […]
Drunken Pilots Alter Lives
It’s no secret that aviation is a huge industry for Wichita. Pilots from all over the world fly in to Mid-Continent airport, Jabara or Signature. As citizens of Wichita watch a plane fly above us, we assume the pilot is acting responsibly. But that’s not always the case. Despite extensive regulations intended to keep passengers […]
What is a Frivolous Lawsuit?
The law says a frivolous lawsuit is any lawsuit that cannot be brought or should not be brought. However, the phrase “frivolous lawsuit” has different meanings to different people. For example, the president of the insurance company you just mentioned says that a frivolous lawsuit is any lawsuit brought against his company or against the […]
