Can You Sue for Not Receiving Sick Leave?
Studies show that injuries arise from people going to work while sick. It’s not surprising since most people would likely be distracted at work if they are sick. This scenario has caused some employees to question: Could I sue my employer for not giving me sick leave? It may be difficult to sue your employer […]
Could My Child be Sued?
Children can often be reckless and usually don’t think of the consequences of their actions. However, they can still be held responsible, even though it is likely that their parents will be the ones to cough up money for damages. Liability of a Child Children over four years of age can be held liable for […]
Defamation and the Internet
Sticks and stones may break your bones, but words…could land you in court. The digital age has introduced cyber bullying. Sites like Facebook, Twitter, and gossip sites like Campus Gossip make it easy for any person with computer access to start rumors and ruin someone’s reputation. But before you type your post, remember you are […]
Online Legal Advice and How it Can Hurt You
When a question arises, most people go the same place to find an answer: the internet. A few clicks on your computer or pushing a few buttons on your phone will bring up thousands of answers instantly. However, finding legal advice online can backfire if the information isn’t accurate. Although much of the information can […]
Vigilante Justice: What is it and Does it Still Happen in Kansas?
The judicial system is in place to give justice to those who have been wronged. However, like any system, it sometimes fails. When this happens, a vigilante may decide to achieve justice on their own, without legal authority. Vigilante justice may perceive the government as ineffective in providing criminal punishment and try to provide that […]
Acquiring Medical Records for a Personal Injury Case
For any personal injury case, providing medical documents as evidence is fundamental. However, sometimes this can be a daunting task. The following steps will help you obtain the medical records needed to prove your case. If you have hired a competent personal injury attorney, the attorney will gather your records for you. You will only […]
What is a Frivolous Lawsuit?
The law says a frivolous lawsuit is any lawsuit that cannot be brought or should not be brought. However, the phrase “frivolous lawsuit” has different meanings to different people. For example, the president of the insurance company you just mentioned says that a frivolous lawsuit is any lawsuit brought against his company or against the […]
How Do I Fire my Hutchinson, Kansas City or Dodge City Attorney?
A good and trusting attorney-client relationship is important. However, sometimes a client feels their case is not getting the attention it deserves. When this happens, they may question if their attorney is right for their situation. If you’ve found yourself in this position, here are a few things you need to consider. He’s not […]
New Studies Show Distracted Driving Even Deadlier
We have all seen the distracted driver that swerves into another lane or almost rear-ends someone because they’re on their phone. You may have even been that person at one time or another. Awareness for distracted driving has seriously increased over the last few years due the significant problems it has created on roads across […]
Four tips to help keep your identity and your checkbook safe.
We all see the news about how thieves are coming up with more creative ways to steal from hardworking Kansans. Just recently, scammers pretending to be police with warrants for arrest almost stole hundreds from a local Wichita woman. The numbers are steadily increasing each year for identity theft. With the popularity of digital banking, […]
Looking for an attorney? Read this article first
Your hunt for a good lawyer can be stressful, especially if you’ve never had to hire a Wichita attorney before. Most law firms will offer a free consultation, but you can actually start figuring out which attorney you may want to hire even before going to the firm. Before scheduling your free consultation, first ask […]
How to tell a good lawyer from the rest.
When looking for a personal injury attorney, the search can be overwhelming. Ads pop up on TV, the internet and publications about local attorneys, so how do you know which lawyer will represent you the best? Here’s what you don’t know: many of the ratings and certifications those lawyers have acquired, are actually a membership […]
If you think you have lost a loved one from someone else’s negligence, we can help.
What is a wrongful death claim? When someone is killed as the result of wrongful conduct of a person or persons, a surviving spouse, child, and other “heirs at law” can recover damages. These monetary damages can help those that counted on the deceased for financial or emotional support. What do the Kansas laws say […]
Your questions about hiring a lawyer are answered by Wichita attorney Ryan Hodge
When you or a loved one is hurt, most people know that they deserve compensation for their losses. But many people don’t know that their insurance company won’t offer a fair settlement. People that caused your injuries as well as your insurance company will do anything to dodge the claim and avoid responsibility. In fact, […]
Two Kansas Consumer Fraud Types: Corporate and Finance
Consumer Fraud litigation includes individual cases as well as class actions that have been filed throughout the country. These cases involve wrongful conduct of insurance and finance companies including fraud and bad faith. Corporate Fraud With the recent scandals involving Enron, WorldCom, Global Crossing, Merrill Lynch and other corporate giants, there has been an outcry […]
Kansas Cerebral Palsy Victims Need Someone to Represent Them
Cerebral palsy is a permanent and irreversibly crippling condition that affects the central nervous system. Most victims develop the disability before birth or shortly after. While cerebral palsy can occur under the best medical care, many cases are caused by negligence at the time of birth or during the newborn period before the child leaves […]
Asbestos Can Cause Serious Health Problems in Kansas Victims
For over 100 years, asbestos had been used in building products, shipyards, and factories. It has been an airborne presence affecting millions of workers. Even those who do not work in an area where asbestos fibers are found can be affected by fibers brought home on clothing by other family members. With a latency period […]
In Kansas Serious Threats or Bodily Harm can Result in the Recovery of Money Damages.
Included within the scope of personal injury law is that of “assault”, an intentional threat which places fear of imminent physical harm in an individual. No actual touching needs to occur for an assault to take place: The threat alone is sufficient to be covered by Kansas personal injury laws. If the threat actually becomes […]
You Can be Hurt by Emotional Distress: Kansas Law Can Help
When one person purposefully engages in behavior that is intended to and does cause severe mental anguish in another, he or she is subject to the laws regarding the intentional infliction of emotional distress. There are several factors which determine the extent to which a wrong doer may be liable in such a claim. First, […]
A Serious Offense: Intentional Harm to People or Property
One type of personal injury involves the intentional harm to another person or their property property. The person responsible for such an act has committed an intentional tort and is liable for any damages caused by the act. In general, intentional torts are divided into two categories: Intentional torts against people (such as assault) and […]
