What are the most Common Signs of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect?

Lonely nursing home resident
Unfortunately, signs of nursing home abuse and neglect are not uncommon occurrences. The realization that despite our best efforts, we inadvertently put the seniors we love in a position and place where they were hurt, can be emotionally wrangling. The worst part is that, as seniors lose their mental and physical abilities, they become more
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Injured in a slip and fall accident in Kansas? Here is what you need to know!

Slip and Fall Injury on wet floor
A Slip and fall accident can happen at any time, to anyone and at any place. Although the common misconception is that they are an aging related problem, taking a tumble can be dangerous regardless of your age! The big problem with slips, trips and falls is that victims do not know when compensation can
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Understanding How Wrongful Death Lawsuits Work In Kansas

Wrongful Death Lawsuit
It is always tragic to deal with the death of a loved one, but the grief is even harder to bear when the tragedy is attributed to the negligence of another person. The senselessness of this kind of tragedy is often so overcoming that it can impede the chances of closure for many dealing with
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Who pays for your injuries if you have been in a bicycle accident?

Bicycle and car collision injuries
In Kansas, the modified comparative fault law applies to all injuries sustained in on-road accidents, including bicycle accidents. In order to recover compensation, you must be less than 50% at fault. This means that if blame is placed on you, even if it’s just 50%, you can’t recover compensation. If you are in a bicycle
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3M Earplug Compensation for Soldiers Who Have Suffered Hearing Loss

3M Defective Earplugs
A U.S. Army Major on active duty recently sued 3M Company and Aero Technologies for the defective design of the standard issue combat 3M earplugs. The Major has claimed that the faulty earplugs are to be blamed for his hearing loss and tinnitus. Because these earplugs have been issued to all military personnel in training
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Does wearing a seatbelt impact my injury claim after a car accident?

Driver fastens his seatbelt
Seatbelts are undoubtedly the most important safety feature included in vehicles. It has been shown that wearing a seatbelt can cut down the risk of death and serious injuries in car accidents by over 50%. Yet only about 80% of motorists on the Kansas roads actually use this safety feature. Generally, police officers will not
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Have you suffered a whiplash injury after a crash?

Mature man with whiplash injury
Whiplash injuries account for nearly 65% of all bodily injury claims, and insurance companies allege that a third of such claims are fraudulent. It’s no surprise that insurance companies, as well as society in general, has started to write off these injuries in an attempt to lowball injury victims with their compensation. In reality, whiplash
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Richard James Representing Victims of Firearms Negligence

Firearms Negligence Settlement It’s been three years since the deadly Hesston Excel Industries shooting. Now, there is a $2 million dollar settlement for some of the victims and their families. “I think they’re glad to have it behind them, and I think it’s nice for them to know that there was a recognition that the
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Traumatic Brain Injuries Resulting from a Car Accident

Nearly 15% of all traumatic brain injuries (TBI) result from car accidents. In fact, 30% of all motorists involved in car accidents suffer head injuries including concussions, skull fractures, and acute brain damage. In fact, the numbers are higher for drivers in the age group of 20-24 years. Although there has been a significant reduction
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Pain and Suffering Injury Compensation

  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
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