Texas Explosion Leaves Numerous Workers Injured on the Job
Industrial jobs are known for accidents that leave workers with life-long injuries and even wrongful deaths. The latest accident has been played on every TV across America. When a fertilizer plant just north of Waco, TX exploded, more than 160 people were hurt and 12 were confirmed dead. The explosion began with a fire. Although it […]
Best Methods to Protect Your Home from Vandalism
It’s common in bigger cities like Wichita, Salina, Hutchinson and Topeka to hear about a burglary. A lot of people have the mindset of “it would never happen to me.” Unfortunately, all too often this mindset is shattered. So here’s how to reduce the risk that someone breaks into your home. 1. Lock all doors […]
Errors in Wichita Nursing Facilities
When it comes time to consider full-time care for a loved one, most family members will weigh their options carefully. Since skilled nursing facilities provide actual medical care for the elderly, this means your loved one can fall prey to medical malpractice as well. One of the most common medical malpractice mistakes made in a […]
Four Ways to Protect your Parents in a Nursing Home
It’s never an easy decision to put your mom or dad in a nursing home. But many times, elderly people get to the point that they need around the clock attention from medical professionals. The staff of a nursing home is supposed to be there to ensure your parents receive a high level of physical, […]
How Kansans Can Prevent Burn Injuries While Using the Grill
With the increased use of grills during the Kansas summer, Wichita hospitals see an increased number of burn injuries. Not only do grills cause a multitude of burn injuries, but a grill can also be responsible for thousands of house fires. Grilling Safety Tips Having seen many preventable burn injuries result in costly medical care […]
How Do I Fire my Hutchinson, Kansas City or Dodge City Attorney?
A good and trusting attorney-client relationship is important. However, sometimes a client feels their case is not getting the attention it deserves. When this happens, they may question if their attorney is right for their situation. If you’ve found yourself in this position, here are a few things you need to consider. He’s not […]
How to Avoid Problems on the Highway from Heavy Storms
With all the severe storms Kansas is experiencing, people of Wichita, Derby, Andover and Goddard are sometimes forced to brave the heavy rain to head to work or pick up the kids from school. When this happens, it’s important to drive with the utmost caution. While on the roads during heavy rain, not only […]
Staying Safe While Cooling Off: Swimming Pool Safety Tips
Pools around Wichita are either already open or will be soon. Whether it be a private family pool or the local pool at the YMCA or your apartment complex, it’s important that we all follow the basic safety rules. Knowing what to do in case of an emergency and how to prevent accidents can save […]
Keeping Up with Summer Safety
Summertime means several months of camping, boating, family vacations, grilling out and other recreation. Opportunities to spend time with friends and family can quickly turn into a ride in an ambulance. To avoid any catastrophes this summer, keep in mind these summer safety tips. Pool and Lake Safety Don’t leave children unsupervised, even for just […]
New Studies Show Distracted Driving Even Deadlier
We have all seen the distracted driver that swerves into another lane or almost rear-ends someone because they’re on their phone. You may have even been that person at one time or another. Awareness for distracted driving has seriously increased over the last few years due the significant problems it has created on roads across […]
The Myth of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Receiving Compensation
Some people believe that carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is just weakness in the hand that will go away, when in fact it can be a serious medical condition. CTS can affect workers of all occupations. From aviation workers handling machinery that repetitively jars the hand and wrist, to receptionists who type on a computer all […]
How Insurance Adjusters will use your Facebook Account Against you after a Pratt or Garden City Automobile Accident
Social media has become a part of every day life for most Kansans. We use it to tell our friends about updates in our lives, but sometimes the information posted on social media can come back to bite you. This is especially true in personal injury lawsuits. You may just want everyone to know why […]
Can I be sued for Causing an Accident in Wichita, Hutchinson or Pratt?
Accidents happen. A fender-bender on Rock Road during rush hour or a more serious accident on Kellogg can be a scary place to find yourself, especially if you were the one to cause the accident. If you find yourself in this position, stay calm. Don’t try to leave the site of the accident because that […]
What is C.L.U.E and What Does It Have to Do with Insurance?
By now, a lot of people know about Colossus, a computer program that determines by data what the insurance company should offer you for a settlement. Programs such as Colossus decrease the value of your claim because it doesn’t take into consideration factors such as stress, pain, inconvenience, loss of pleasure of life, inability to […]
Whiplash and Reverse Natural Curve
By now, most people are aware of whiplash and the painful symptoms it entails. Some people even know that headaches, ringing in the ears and having difficulty concentrating are all symptoms of whiplash. What many people don’t know about a soft tissue injury called reverse natural curve and how it can change a person’s life. […]
How Do I Know if I Have Enough Car Insurance to Protect Myself When Driving in Wichita?
The average Wichita car owner doesn’t have a vast knowledge of car insurance. Most people just expect that if they have insurance, they will be taken care of if they have an accident on Kellogg. Unfortunately, insurance companies look for any way to not pay you. There’s a variety of reasons that the insurance could […]
How To Start a Workers Comp Claim
When you’re hurt on the job, you are eligible under Kansas law to receive compensation for medical bills, including doctors, hospitals, physical therapy, chiropractors, home care and equipment. It also pays for missed wages because of your injury or illness. However, it’s important that you file your claim quickly or it could be denied. Here’s what […]
The Pros and Cons of Accepting a Lump Sum Settlement
If you’ve been hurt on the job, you may have the option of accepting a lump sum settlement. While accepting a lump sum settlement isn’t always bad, it can certainly hurt you in the long run if you don’t proceed the right way. So here’s the run down of what a lump sum settlement […]
Wichita Small Claims and How To File Yourself
When you have a small claims case, or anything that is less than $4,000, you don’t need to hire an attorney. Filing a small claims case is actually quite simple and we have the instructions on how to do it yourself. Step #1 The first step is completing the forms needed for a small claims […]
Do I Need an Attorney to Receive Workers Compensation?
Being injured on the job happens. Although most people expect work injuries to arise from manual labor jobs, even office jobs can result in injuries such as carpal tunnel. Injuries vary from minor to life altering. Especially with serious injuries that might require surgery, therapy and months off work to heal, it’s important to do […]
