Trunk entrapment can be very dangerous for kids. Make sure you educate your kids on the dangers.
When looking for a fun place to play or hide, many kids think of a car trunk. However, kids don’t know that it’s easy to get in, but hard to get out. Therefore, it’s important for parents to teach your kids the dangers of a car trunk. Even without having the car keys, kids can […]
If your auto accident injuries result in these symptoms, you should seek medical attention.
Rush hour traffic at Kellogg and Webb led to a rear-end collision. Even though the damage to your car wasn’t significant because it was a low velocity impact, you may have developed headaches that won’t seem to go away. At first, you think its coincidence. But several weeks later, you’re beginning to doubt. What could […]
What does Kansas law say about my workplace injury if I don’t have insurance?
When you are injured on the job, you have the right to file for Workers Compensation. However, sometimes employees are hesitant to file a claim. This could be because they are scared of retaliation from their boss, or maybe it started as just a backache and they thought it would go away, but with time […]
If you don’t feel your attorney is doing justice for your case, what can you do?
After hiring an attorney, sometimes clients lose faith or trust in their lawyer. Others feel their attorney doesn’t have the competence needed for that area of practice. But before you jump to end the relationship, ask a few questions to help decide what you should do. My attorney won’t call me back. Failing to return […]
At some point, most people will need to drive down a dirt road. Make sure you know the difference in driving techniques for pavement and gravel.
Most Wichita citizens don’t drive on dirt or gravel roads. But if you go far enough on Woodlawn and other Wichita roads, you will find a sudden end to the pavement. Some people have an idealistic vision of cruising down a dirt road, thanks to country music songs, but it’s important to remember that driving […]
If you think you have lost a loved one from someone else’s negligence, we can help.
What is a wrongful death claim? When someone is killed as the result of wrongful conduct of a person or persons, a surviving spouse, child, and other “heirs at law” can recover damages. These monetary damages can help those that counted on the deceased for financial or emotional support. What do the Kansas laws say […]
If you see symptoms of a TBI in yourself or a loved one, it’s important to see a doctor. Learn what the symptoms are here.
A concussion, or a traumatic brain injury, can be the result of various accidents. Car wrecks, sports injuries or a slip and fall are all common acts that result in a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Each concussion case is different and recovery times vary for each injured person. Should I seek medical attention or wait […]
If you wonder how fibromyalgia can be linked to your auto accident, read on.
When a doctor diagnoses a patient with fibromyalgia, one may think it is primarily caused by genetics, infections and connective tissue diseases. However, the majority of cases are actually post-traumatic fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is a condition in which a person has permanent pain throughout the body. This causes tenderness in the joints, muscles, tendons and other […]
If you’re going on vacation, a few quick actions could save your home
With families planning trips for the upcoming fall or Thanksgiving breaks, it’s important to give thoughtful consideration about not only packing in preparation for the trip, but preparing your home for your absence. Before you leave for the weekend or any extended amount of time, prepare your home for the following: Unplug appliances: Space heaters, […]
With ice and snow heading for Wichita, citizens should be preparing their vehicles for the winter weather
With cold gusts of winter wind blowing into Wichita, citizens of Derby, Andover, Goddard and Mulvane are reminded of the impending winter season. The highways of Kellogg and I-235 will soon be white with snow and the number of fender benders will increase on Rock Road and Webb. Although no one can control the ice […]
What should I do after I’m in an accident with a hit-and-run driver?
Sometimes, even in the friendly city of Wichita, someone involved in an auto accident may chose to hit-and-run. Even though this is illegal in every state, it happens quite often. Hit-and-run accidents are common in parking lots, such as Wal-Mart or Town East Mall, where drivers think no one saw the accident. If this happens, […]
Don’t let Kansas winters damage your home, keep it safe with these simple tips
Although many Wichita, Salina and Hutchinson homeowners are still recovering from the blistering Kansas summer, Kansas has started to show signs of the impending winter season. Homes can typically handle the intense summer heat without much problem, but it’s important to remember that homes do not handle severe winter weather quite as easily. So to […]
Safe driving habits not only save money, but could save your life
On a daily basis, everyone sees at least one driver that drives at lightning speed, running yellow lights and darting around cars. You might even be that person on certain days. But does speeding up when you see a yellow light or quickly weaving in and out of traffic actually save you time and money? […]
Wichita attorney explains why you are not responsible for injuries that occurred from lack of maintenance by the property owner.
When structures are not adequately maintained or built to code, people get hurt. Properties that have poorly maintained structures can cause a multitude of injuries. This includes loose, broken, or defective railings for stairs, decks and balconies. Falling down a flight of stairs or off a balcony can result in serious injury and even death. […]
When someone is injured by a product, they may have a product liability case.
From the time you wake up in the morning until you go to bed, you face hundreds of consumer products every day. These products fuel our lifestyles and our economy. In fact, most people are so used to so many products in their daily schedule that they don’t give a second thought to the safety […]
Industrial workers often experience chemical burns. Read on to learn more about what you can do if you have suffered from a chemical burn injury.
Many people use chemicals throughout their lives. You may be at home cleaning with chemical products or you might work at an industrial job; either way, you run the risk of suffering a chemical burn injury. If you have been injured in an industrial chemical burn, you have grounds to receive Workers Compensation and potentially […]
Going to the dentist is never fun, but when it causes unnecessary pain, you may have a medical malpractice case
Most people don’t get excited to go to the dentist. There is a pain association with the dentist office because of root canals, getting a crown or having oral surgery. Regardless, when we sit down on the dentist chair, we trust that pain will be kept to a minimum and complications won’t arise months later. […]
If your doctor made a bad decision during delivery that has affected your baby, you may be entitled to damages
Things can go wrong in the delivery room. Some injuries can’t be avoided…others can. Sometimes, doctors choose the wrong delivery method for an infant, which results in serious and life altering injuries. Many injuries from childbirth are preventable. Birth delivery injuries can happen to the mother, the baby or both. However, in this article we […]
Learn how the attorneys at Ray Hodge & Associates can win your case by using animation videos
When presenting your case before a Wichita jury or judge, you want to make your case as compelling as possible. Many different methods are used to do this including photographs, documents, charts and graphs. However, sometimes having all this information can complicate your presentation rather than explain it clearly. Using animation and graphics can clean […]
Wichita streets like 29th, Rock and Douglass are busy streets. Teach your kids how to stay safe
As children are heading back to school in and around Wichita, it’s important to teach them about safety on the sidewalks and while crossing the streets of Goddard, Derby or Andover. If your child walks to school The National Center for Safe Routes to School provides research on the safest routes for your children to […]
