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 […]
After a Recall, Should You File a Lawsuit?
Recalls happen all the time. Prescription drugs, vehicles or toys are all common products to be found defective or dangerous and recalled. If you hear one of your purchases has been recalled, you may wonder if you should file a lawsuit. Here are your rights when it comes to a dangerous or defective product. A […]
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 […]
Maximum Medical Improvement and What it Means
Many injuries that happen on the job will require rehabilitation. After several weeks or months of rehabilitation, your doctor may tell you that you’ve reached maximum medical improvement, or in other words, you’re as healthy as you’re going to get. Even if you continue rehabilitation, your condition probably will not improve. If your condition is […]
When Dangerous Drugs Hurt Wichita Citizens, Ray Hodge & Associates Fights for Their Rights
It’s not uncommon to read the news and learn about a drug recall. Turn on the TV and it’s likely you’ll hear a commercial about some dangerous side effects of a prescription medication. It’s easy to tune out these warnings, but when you or a loved when is affected by a recalled drug or a […]
Some pain relief pills cause more harm than good.
A popular over-the-counter pain reliever has been available to the public since the 1950’s. The manufacturers of Tylenol, Johnson and Johnson, has sold billions of these pills since it was introduced to the market. Nonetheless, The FDA has linked acetaminophen to serious liver problems including liver failure. The problems have resulted in liver transplants and […]
If your hip implants have caused metallosis, you may deserve compensation.
Tens of thousands of Americans get hip replacements to relieve pain and increase mobility every year. However, recent discoveries reveal that this common orthopedic surgery can cause long-term medical complications, even if the replacement is removed. Metal-on-metal hip implants are designed to last for 15 years. Despite this, some fail in just a few years. […]
Toys are meant for fun and entertainment, but sometimes they cause more harm than good.
With the holiday season, many parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles are searching for fun toys for children. Even though many toys are recalled every year, there are still toys that can hurt children on the market. It’s important to search for information in consumer groups for warnings about these dangerous toys that haven’t been recalled. […]
Kansas citizens have suffered from many drugs, learn more below.
It’s not uncommon to read the news and learn about a drug recall. Turn on the TV and it’s likely you’ll hear a commercial about the dangerous side effects of some prescription medication. It’s easy to tune out these warnings, but when you or a loved is affected by a recalled drug or a pharmacy […]
Which toys can be harmful to the kids on your Christmas list?
Most Wichita citizens will have at least one child they need to buy a Christmas present for. You may need to go to Toys“R”Us or The Toy Factory to find a toy car, a doll or some action figure that is on your Christmas list. But these seemingly innocent toys could do more harm than […]
When someone is injured by a product, they may have a product liability case.
From the time you wake up in the morning until you go to bed, you face hundreds of consumer products every day. These products fuel our lifestyles and our economy. In fact, most people are so used to so many products in their daily schedule that they don’t give a second thought to the safety […]
Your injuries may be the result of an auto defect. If they are, you are entitled to compensation.
Injuries from a wreck are serious enough, but sometimes they are more extensive due to an auto defect. Some wrecks are caused by an auto defect, others just hurt you more. Either way, auto defects shouldn’t happen and the company that caused the defect should be held accountable. Because of our experience handling Wichita, Andover […]
Defects of an airbag can cause more harm than good
When the thought of an airbag opening comes to mind, most people probably associate it with saving lives. However, they also can cause injury. Although most injuries by airbag are minor abrasions or burns, there is potential for serious injury as well. Airbags inflate at a speed of about 100 mph with considerable force. Companies […]
When What You Use Hurts You: Kansas Product Liability Law Explained
Product liability deals with cases involving defective or unsafe products. Manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers of products can be held liable for damages arising from the use of defective products. Products covered by this area of law, include food, drugs, and real estate, as well as virtually all consumer products. The user who is injured and […]
Hazardous Products Explained: Product Liability and Kansas Law
Product liability deals with cases involving defective or unsafe products. Manufacturers of products can be held liable for damages arising from the use of defective products. Products covered by this area of law, include food and drugs, as well as virtually all consumer products. The person who is injured and seeks damages does not need […]
When Emergency Responders Make Mistakes
After a serious wreck, people count on the emergency responders to come to the rescue. Usually one of the first on the scene, first responders are trained to help. But what if the people you believe will help actually make matters worse? Can you sue a first responder? Although some jurisdictions do allow injured people […]
