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Understanding Pedestrian Accident Laws in Kansas: What Every Walker Should Know

February 25,2025
Personal Injury

Walking is a great low-impact exercise option and a convenient way to commute to nearby stores and shops. But it can also be a little risky. In this guide you’ll learn practical tips for staying safe while walking along sidewalks and shared-use paths. You’ll also learn what to do if someone h...

Who Can Be Held Liable in a Pedestrian Accident?

February 24,2025
FAQ Personal Injury

Any time a vehicle collides with a pedestrian, the results can be catastrophic. The question is, who can be held liable in a pedestrian accident? Perhaps more importantly, what are your options for seeking justice and pursuing compensation to aid in your recovery? Kansas has established...

Common Causes of Wrongful Death and How to Prevent Them

February 23,2025
Wrongful Death

Losing a loved one is always a tragedy, regardless of the circumstances that caused their death. However, if your loved one died as a direct result of another person’s carelessness, your grief may be compounded even further. There are countless different ways a person may be killed because of n...

What Damages Can You Recover After a Bicycle Accident in Kansas?

February 22,2025
Bicycle Accident FAQ

Riding your bicycle can be a relaxing and healthy means of running errands or simply getting from Point A to Point B, but there is always the risk, no matter how small, of being in an accident. Even if you’re wearing all of your safety gear, having a motor vehicle collide unexpectedly with you...

When Should You Contact a Lawyer After a Bicycle Accident in Kansas?

February 21,2025
Bicycle Accident FAQ

Being in a bicycle accident can leave you with serious injuries that impact your quality of life, make it difficult to work, and leave you with emotional and physical pain. If the accident was the result of another party’s negligence or misconduct, one of the options you have is to file a lawsu...

What to Expect When Filing a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Kansas

February 20,2025
Personal Injury

Thousands of people are injured in a Kansas car accident or other incident every year. Do you know what to expect when filing a personal injury lawsuit in Kansas? You may be surprised by what takes place after you start the legal recovery process. Who Is Eligible to File a Personal Inj...

The Most Common Causes of Vehicle Accidents in Kansas

February 19,2025
Car Accidents

“Getting into an accident” is not on anyone’s to-do list. However, it is a likely occurrence, especially when driving on American roads. Kansas witnesses its fair share of vehicle crashes, and these incidents have the potential to upend victims' lives. A car accident can trigger a series of...

Understanding Comparative Negligence in Kansas Personal Injury Cases

February 18,2025
Personal Injury

When you're facing mounting medical bills and lost wages after an accident, it’s important to understand how fault affects your right to compensation. Kansas uses a system called comparative negligence that can determine whether you recover full compensation, partial compensation, or nothing at...

Common Causes of Workplace Accidents in Kansas

February 17,2025
Workplace Injury

Workplace accidents are part and parcel of every industry and sector in Kansas. No matter how safe a particular job might appear, it is not immune from worker injuries. Common causes of workplace accidents in Kansas affect most sectors and industries — some more than others. Even seemingly sa...

Top Ten Truck Accident Causes and Factors

February 16,2025
Car Accidents

Every day on America’s highways, passenger vehicles share the road with commercial trucks weighing upwards of 80,000 pounds. When accidents happen between these vehicles, the results are, naturally, often catastrophic. Understanding why these crashes occur is the first step toward preventing th...