Don’t Post About Your Car Accident on Social Media

Social media has been rampantly misused for spreading false information, spying on people and bullying. But did you know that a casual comment made by you on a social media site can come back to haunt you? This is especially true when you are suing or negotiating for personal injury compensation. Your tweets, posts, comments
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Are you protected against drivers who don’t carry enough insurance?

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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1 in 4 Car Collisions Involves Cell Phone Use

Cell phone usage while driving leads to over 1.5 million crashes in the US, every year, according to statistics. Nearly 350,000 people are injured in such collisions, accounting for approximately 25% of all collisions across the country. In fact, cell phones are often referred to as the new killer on American roads as motorists are
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Can Fitness Trackers Affect Your Personal Injury Case?

Studies show that nearly 51% of Americans already own fitness trackers. Big players like Fitbit, Apple and Garmin continue to report growing sales each year. Although products vary in terms of specific features overall, these gadgets are generally aimed at helping you to stick to your fitness goals by tracking your activity level.   While
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Common Causes of Nighttime Pedestrian Accidents

Across the country, nearly 9 pedestrians suffer significant injuries in auto collisions every hour, and 12 are killed each day in such incidents. Nearly three quarters of collisions involving pedestrians occur at night. In Kansas, 20% of the total number of motor vehicle collisions involved pedestrians, in 2016.     What makes nighttime so dangerous
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Hire a Local Law Firm to Handle Your Personal Injury Case

If you have been in a collision, you may be considering whether or not to obtain legal help. Searching for an attorney may seem like an overwhelming task, especially when faced with the numerous options brought up by an online search for a local personal injury attorney.   One of the primary benefits of retaining
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Who is Responsible for your Slip and Fall Injuries?

Slip and fall incidents result in almost 1 million ER visits each year. Unfortunately, 15% of such incidents involve serious injuries including fractures and even death.   Slip and fall accidents often involve fractures, head injuries and long term or permanent disability. If you are a victim of a slip and fall injury, you may
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Motorcycle Safety and Awareness

Did you know that motorcyclists are 26 times more likely to die in a collision than other motorists? Collisions involving motorcycles have been rising steadily at almost 10% each year. Unfortunately, most people assume that when a motorcycle is involved in a collision, it’s always the rider who is at fault. But this could not
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Dealing with Aggressive Dogs

How you deal with an aggressive dog can be the difference between a few tiny wounds and gaping gashes that need reconstructive surgery! Dogs can attack for a variety of reasons and while some breeds have an inherent aggressive streak, others are trained to be aggressive.   The harsh and undeniable reality is that an
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What are your risks of suffering a personal injury in Kansas?

Considered a major health concern, personal injury is the fifth most common cause of death in the US. According to figures released by the National Center for Health Statistics, over 160,000 people lose their lives to this cause, while a staggering 29 million people find themselves in the emergency room due to injuries that range
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