When you are involved in a car accident, one of your next steps is determining what insurance coverage applies to the crash, if any. Kansas follows a modified “no-fault” policy for car accidents, which impacts how insurance works in these situations. You may hear two types of insurance being discussed in the aftermath of your Read More
Many families rely on elderly care facilities and expect top-notch care for their loved ones. Unfortunately, residents may fall victim to nursing home negligence and experience either physical or mental hardships. If you suspect your loved one to be a victim of such negligence, you might want to take legal action against the facility. This Read More
You may consider hiring a Wichita personal injury lawyer if you’re hurt due to someone else’s negligence. Attorneys who practice personal injury law may handle a wide range of cases, including those involving medical malpractice, dog bites, car accidents, and other similar incidents. To narrow down your options, here are key questions to ask a Read More
Accident survivors often have no idea what compensation they can expect after an injury. While every case is different, all include certain elements that determine your final settlement. How are damages calculated in personal injury cases? Your personal injury lawyer in Wichita, KS, can give you a detailed breakdown of what your settlement should include. Read More
Were you injured in one of the more than six million car accidents that take place in the U.S. each year? Did you sustain a workplace injury like almost 2.8 million Americans do every year? Or are you recovering from injuries suffered in one of the roughly one million slip-and-fall accidents that occur in the Read More
You have probably heard of mediation in the context of divorce. The separating spouses sit down with a professional mediator who works to guide both sides to a mutually acceptable resolution. But what about other legal cases, like car accidents, slips and falls, or nursing home injuries? Do these sorts of claims use mediation? Is Read More
If you have been injured due to the actions or negligence of another person, you may have received a settlement from a personal injury lawsuit. Many people in this situation wonder whether a personal injury settlement is considered income. Knowing whether it will be taxed as income helps people make smart financial planning decisions. The Read More
After approximately 40 weeks of pregnancy and finally your newborn arrives, it is devastating news to learn your baby suffered a birth injury. Often, the injury is the result of the negligence of a healthcare professional who took part in the birthing process. If your baby suffered any type of birth injury, you may want Read More
You’ve recently sustained a head injury in a car accident and are now experiencing symptoms. Could your signs and symptoms result from a spinal cord injury? It’s possible – the spinal cord is complex and performs several essential functions; it is also highly vulnerable to injury. The spinal cord is a group of nerve fibers, Read More
When you go to the hospital, you trust that the professionals there will care for you and your loved ones to the best of their ability. However, many medical professionals are overworked and tired, and they may become careless, leading to injuries. Here, we describe some of the most common hospital injuries that individuals may Read More