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
A fully loaded 18-Wheeler can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds. The damage done to automobile passengers is often life-changing if not fatal when the semi-truck crashes into an ordinary car weighing only about 5,000 pounds. According to the most recent report from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), in 2020, there were nearly Read More
When you are in a car accident in Kansas, it can be hard to think clearly – especially if you or someone else is injured or your car is totaled. Recovering damages can hinge on what you do immediately following a car crash. If you do the wrong thing, you may lose out on fair Read More
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, 59 percent of children under the age of five and not yet enrolled in kindergarten attend daycare. [1] A study that appeared in the Matern Child Health journal in 2013 indicates that 13.9 percent of children in daycare are injured. [2] Both of these sources testify to Read More
Nursing home neglect is a serious and ongoing form of injury. Every year in Kansas more citations are issued to nursing homes and elderly care facilities that document neglect. Elder Abuse Takes Three forms Physical abuse – physical abuse may involve a staff member and an elderly patient, or it can also involve two elderly Read More
Mediation is the process of discussing a conflict with a neutral party who is chosen by both sides of the argument. It is a process of negotiation that keeps the decision with each party. The role of a mediator is to guide and facilitate conversation, help isolate problems and roadblocks, and keep the process of Read More
If you have been involved in any type of accident, you will likely be contacted by the other person’s insurance company to discuss your case. This is true whether you have been in a car accident, were bitten by a dog, or slipped and fell on someone’s property. After their initial investigation, the insurance company Read More
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), in 2020, the state of Kansas had more than 1,800 trucking accidents. A total of 78 people lost their lives, and 571 people were severely injured. Some people suffered injuries so severe that their lives and the lives of their families will never be the same. Read More
The acronym “ADR” stands for Alternative Dispute Resolution. It is a method to address legal conflicts without having to go to court and present your case to a judge or jury. ADR can come in many different forms. No matter which kind of ADR you use, each type has many benefits when it comes to Read More