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    Bike Safety Tips

    Safety Tips that Everyone Should FollowThe roads of the nation for bicycle riders are getting more dangerous. A recent study sponsored by the Governors Highway Safety Association found that annual bicycle deaths in the US were up 16 percent from 621 in 2010 to 722 in 2012. In the same period, fatalities for motorists increased Read More

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    DROWSY DRIVERS EQUALS HAZARDOUS HIGHWAYS

    Driving Drowsy Is a Serious Traffic Safety Concern Research from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety reveals driver fatigue is a factor for more car accidents than federal government statistics had indicated. According to AAA, 21% of fatal crashes involve drowsy driver’s.  (The 2011 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) report showed 2.5%). In terms Read More

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    WHAT IF I SUFFER A SEVERE BACK INJURY IN A CAR WRECK, BUT I HAD SOME PRIOR BACK PROBLEMS?

    Do I have a Case Against the Other Person in the Wreck?Relax. This Situation is More Common Than You Think. In the litigation world, prior injuries and conditions are referred to as “pre-existing conditions.” You would be hard pressed to find anyone who has not experienced some type of injury over their lifetime. Maybe you Read More

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    What Should I Do If I’m Involved in a Car Wreck?

    What Steps Should I Take From Here?In the seconds following a wreck you are often shocked and confused. Yet there are key steps you must take to protect yourself. Taking photographs of the vehicles and jotting down the time and weather conditions are a couple, simple, but important steps. A big step is refraining from Read More

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    What’s the value of a medical malpractice victim’s pain, suffering and mental anguish?

    Victims of medical malpractice can seek damages for economic losses (i.e. medical bills and loss of income) as well as non-economic losses such as pain, suffering and mental anguish. But just who is it that decides what your pain is worth if you are injured in Kansas? Despite the fact that many citizens believe that a Read More

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    Motorcycle Safety Basics

    Motorcycle Safety Basics: Wearing Your HelmetMotorcycles are a fun and convenient way to get around. They can also be very dangerous. Motorcycle accidents can lead to life-threatening injuries and even death. You need to be safe while riding a motorcycle. You should understand a few motorcycle safety basics to help prevent accidents and injuries. Wear Read More

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    STAYING WARM AND SAFE: THE DANGERS OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING

    Recently, I read about a couple and their two toddlers who had to be hospitalized as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning.1 Unfortunately, this type of tragic situation is well known to us. We have helped clients who have suffered severe physical and mental injuries following carbon monoxide poisoning. Staying warm in these frigid temperatures Read More

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    LARRY WALL AND TINA HUNTINGTON AWARDED THE 2014 KANSAS ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE “CONSUMER CHAMPION AWARD”

    We are proud to announce that Larry Wall and Tina Huntington were selected as co-recipients of the “2014 Consumer Champion Award” by the Kansas Association for Justice (KSAJ). This award was for the actions of preserving the civil rights of mentally ill and disabled prisoners housed in the Sedgwick County Jail. The lawsuit exposed a culture of Read More

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    MISDIAGNOSIS VS. DELAYED DIAGNOSIS: HOW OFTEN DOES IT OCCUR?

    Misdiagnosis and Delayed Diagnosis are two of the most common forms of unsafe medical care. Reports suggest that upwards of 40% of medical malpractice cases involve either a misdiagnosis or a delay in diagnosis. Both of which pose serious patient safety issues, including death. Misdiagnosis occurs when a doctor diagnoses his patient with the wrong illness or Read More

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