Workers Comp is explained by a Wichita personal injury attorney
When you’re hurt on the job, Kansas laws state that you are eligible 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, the insurance company gets to direct your medical care unless they abuse that […]
Car accident attorney explains what happens after you suffer a broken rib
You are stopped at the stoplight at Kellogg and Greenwich. The light turns green and you begin to pull out into the intersection. However, another driver, is texting on a cell phone and doesn’t see the light turn red and crashes into you. A common injury from this type of car wreck can be broken […]
Your injuries may be the result of an auto defect. If they are, you are entitled to compensation.
Injuries from a wreck are serious enough, but sometimes they are more extensive due to an auto defect. Some wrecks are caused by an auto defect, others just hurt you more. Either way, auto defects shouldn’t happen and the company that caused the defect should be held accountable. Because of our experience handling Wichita, Andover […]
Attorney Ryan Hodge explains what happens when you sign a release for your insurance adjuster
After being involved in a car wreck, the insurance adjuster will attempt to get you to sign a release. However, many people don’t understand that this puts an end to their case. Once the release is signed and you have received your check from the insurance company, the case is closed. Sometimes an insurance company […]
Why did my doctor link whiplash and a somatoform disorder?
Whiplash can be a confusing injury to suffer. Hopefully, you have already undergone treatment from a professional here in Wichita to help recover from your soft tissue injury. But maybe, you are still experiencing pain and symptoms of whiplash. Your doctor probably told you that your whiplash will be healed within 6-8 weeks, but it’s […]
Don’t let a truck drivers negligence hurt your family
The highways of Wichita, Goddard and Andover are filled with truckers. Kellogg, I-35 or the Kansas Turnpike have frequent accidents. When you or a loved one is injured in a trucking accident, we understand the last thing on your mind is hiring a lawyer. But a trucking attorney can get you the compensation you need […]
Slick floors at the food court can cause you to fall and be injured. Read on to find if you have a case.
Every year, thousands are injured when they fall on slick or dangerous flooring, a flight of stairs or a rough patch of ground. If you have been injured by slip and fall on a Wichita property, it is important to remember that in some cases the owner of the property is responsible for your injury. […]
Educate Your Teen on Safe Driving Habits
With school back in session,Wichita roads like Kellogg, Hillside and Douglas will see an increased amount of young drivers on the road. Many parents are sending their teens off to college for the first time at Wichita State University or Friends University. Other parents may have gotten their teen a car over the summer so […]
It’s important that your children understand the danger of strangers
In large cities like Wichita, Hutchison or Emporia, children see strangers everywhere. Going to Dillon’s or Wal-Mart, visiting Harrison Park or Tanganyika Zoo or playing in your very own neighborhood is usually safe, but sometimes the unimaginable happens. Parents can help protect their children by educating them about strangers and suspicious behavior, and by taking […]
If you’re wondering if you should see a chiropractor for your injuries, read this article for information
After being in a car wreck, many people have spinal injuries. This can cause a serious condition that irritates nerves, affects bones, ligaments and discs and can damage your overall health. Even low velocity accidents can cause devastating injuries. Medical research shows that there is no relationship between the damage to a car and the […]
Wichita lawyer explains different burn injuries and how contacting an attorney early helps your case
The Wichita emergency rooms of Via Christi or Wesley hospital see more burn injuries than you might think. Citizens of Derby, Andover and Goddard suffer from a number of different types and degrees of burns, all which can seriously affect lives. You might have been burned on the job or simply had an accident while […]
Falling on the job can have serious effects.
Driving through downtown Wichita, you might see a window washer on a scaffold. At Dillard’s in Town East Mall a sales representative just climbed on a ladder to get a product off the top shelf. An accountant at Koch climbs the stairs to her office. Each of these scenarios poses a potential workplace injury. Even […]
Commercial trucks are 40 times the size of your vehicle. Are you alert on the road for a rear-end collision?
Rear-end collisions are one of the most deadly accidents that can occur on the road. Because of the rising danger, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has called for an increased installation of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). Investigations from the NTSB has shown that forms of ITS help prevent rear-end collisions by alerting drivers about […]
Oilfield injuries can alter lives. Don’t let yours be one.
Working in the oilfield is dangerous enough with the long hours and dangerous machinery. Many things can go wrong: the new man messed up, a machine had a malfunction or the foreman ignored safety measures. Sadly, most oilfield injuries aren’t minor; they are serious and lasting injuries that will dramatically change lives, often resulting in […]
Your questions about hiring a lawyer are answered by Wichita attorney Ryan Hodge
When you or a loved one is hurt, most people know that they deserve compensation for their losses. But many people don’t know that their insurance company won’t offer a fair settlement. People that caused your injuries as well as your insurance company will do anything to dodge the claim and avoid responsibility. In fact, […]
You might think the pain is all in your head, but it’s not.
It’s been several months since your car accident, but you still have symptoms of whiplash. Your doctor said it would heal after 6-8 weeks, but you’re still in severe pain. Somebody tells you it’s all in your head…but it’s not. Whiplash can cause permanent damage. In fact, as many as forty percent of people with […]
Dangers to shield you and your family from on the Kansas highways
Some people get nervous passing a large truck driving down I-35; some people hardly pay attention to the numerous trucks they see every day on the Kansas Turnpike. Regardless of how drivers feel about these large commercial vehicles, everyone should be alert to how a hefty truck and the cargo they carry can injure you […]
Even minor fender benders can cause you big problems and big pay outs if you don’t do the right thing.
Driving in downtown Wichita or during rush hour traffic on Kellogg often leads to minor fender benders. It appears that no one is injured and there are only minor damages to the cars involved. It would be easy to just say sorry and drive away, but you could be paying for much more by doing […]
Steps you need to take to fill out a personal injury protection claim
If you or a family member is injured in a Kansas car wreck, your Personal Injury Protection coverage will help pay for medical and other expenses. Having PIP is mandatory in Kansas, but many people aren’t aware of how it can help them and their family. To learn more about what PIP is and how […]
Kansas attorney gives a few reasons why your insurance company might deny your claim
It’s bad enough your car was wrecked while driving down the Kansas turnpike, or your roof was damaged by hail but now your insurance company has denied your claim! There are various reasons that people in Wichita, Hutchinson and Emporia all run into the same problem: your insurance agent didn’t give you all the information […]
