Pain and Suffering Injury Compensation

Woman with neck pain injury after car accident.
A lot has been said about fraudulent tort claims choking the justice system and costing tax payers billions every year. While some of these may be truly frivolous claims, not all claims for pain and suffering (also called general or non-economic damages) are fraudulent. Unfortunately, this misconception has led even genuine and fair compensation seekers
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Are you protected against drivers who don’t carry enough insurance?

MedPay is a type of car insurance coverage in Missouri and Kansas.
Kansas has a “no-fault” personal injury protection law for car accidents. This means that preliminary medical expenses, of at least $4,500, will be covered by your own insurance company, as a benefit on your policy. But what happens if your hospital bills exceed not only your PIP coverage but also the protection offered by the
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Collisions Involving Ride-sharing Drivers

Using a ride sharing service and being involved in a collision.
Ride-sharing companies are thriving. A recent study showed that ride-sharing services have added immensely to traffic congestion on the roads of 9 major US cities.  Many motorists and passengers are concerned about the amount of time that Uber and Lyft drivers spend looking at their phones for directions and other information. Considering the increase in
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How Insurance Adjusters Devalue Your Claim

Car insurance loss adjuster evaluating crashed car after accident.
Every year in Kansas, nearly 14,000 people suffer from injuries in auto collisions, while approximately 48,000 people incur property damage. In addition to the physical pain, mental trauma, and financial burdens, auto collision victims also have to face insurance companies, insurance adjusters, and their tactics to undervalue their claim.  Insurance companies are in business to
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Kansas Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Coverage

A Kansas personal injury protection, or PIP, insurance document.
Kansas is one of several no-fault auto insurance states. Kansas law requires that minimum auto insurance coverage includes not only liability coverage and underinsured/uninsured motorist coverage, but also personal injury protection benefits, commonly referred to as PIP coverage. PIP coverage and no-fault coverage are terms that are often used interchangeably to refer to the benefits
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