Kansas “No Fault” Insurance: The Basics
Kansas requires individuals to maintain minimum insurance coverage including liability, Personal Injury Protection (“PIP”) and uninsured/underinsured motorist insurance. This article will focus on the required PIP coverage in Kansas and what it means for you. PIP provides compensation after you have been injured in an automobile accident including but not limited to lost wages and…
Read MoreIs Your Loved One Still in a Coma After a Motorcycle Crash?
You’ve been visiting your loved one regularly, hoping for some sign that he will get better, that his condition has changed since you last saw him. But there doesn’t seem to be anything different about him today than when they brought him to the hospital. He is still unconscious after his motorcycle crash. Everyone tells…
Read MoreIs an Hour Long Enough to Wait When Driving After Drinking?
You were familiar with the maxim to “wait an hour” before driving home well before you attended your family reunion in Swope Park. You switched to soda, sat around the bonfire, and continued to enjoy the party and after an hour and a half, you got on I-435, safe in the knowledge that you did…
Read MoreInjuries Sustained by Children in Car Crashes
As parents, we want nothing more than to keep our children safe from harm. We baby-proof our homes, cross streets with our children, supervise them on playgrounds, research their daycares and schools, and when they’re older, even track their location by cellphone. But many of us don’t give a second thought to buckling them into…
Read MoreHow to Make a Counteroffer to Your Car Accident Settlement
If you were able to walk away from your car accident with no injuries and only a few scratches and dents in your vehicle, you probably consider yourself lucky. Dealing with your insurance company was a hassle, but they agreed to cover the damage to your car—so it could have been much worse. However, for…
Read MoreHow to Get Workers’ Compensation for a Psychological Injury
Employees who suffer a broken leg or a repetitive stress injury at work usually do not have trouble proving the extent of their injuries to an employer. The employee may have to provide copies of medical bills and other treatment records, but they will have clear evidence of their injury and the suffering it has…
Read MoreHow Not Wearing a Seat Belt Affects a Car Accident Claim
While the dangers of not wearing a seat belt are well known, not everyone buckles up every time they get into vehicles. In some cases, an accident victim’s injuries in a collision may be more serious if he wasn’t wearing a seat belt. This can complicate an injuries compensation claim if another driver was the…
Read MoreHow Fatigue Contributes to Workplace Accidents and Injuries
There’s no denying that Americans are sleep deprived. Recent studies of sleep patterns show that we have less quality sleep and suffer from more sleep disorders than ever. And while there has been an increased focus on the dangers of fatigued driving, fewer people seem to be concerned with the effects of sleep deprivation in…
Read MoreHow Do I Get My Medical Records? Everything You Need to Know
We have made thousands of medical records requests for medical records on behalf of injured victims throughout Missouri and Kansas. Here’s how to do it: How Do I Get My Medical Records for My Personal Injury Claim? You need your medical records if you have a personal injury because they are one of the most important…
Read MoreHow a Hip Fracture Affects Motorcycle Accident Victims
While many motorcycle riders take care to prevent head injuries and road rash by wearing helmets and protective clothing, few use any type of gear that protects the hips and pelvic region. As a result, a motorcycle accident can result in a broken hip for the motorcycle rider. The effects of a broken hip can…
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