How to Bring Forth a Defective Product Claim

It seems as if every day there is yet another news story or research paper published regarding the danger of common household products. Indeed, in the last few years, there have been lawsuits filed against Johnson & Johnson over claims that its talc-containing products cause cervical cancer; claims filed against numerous automakers for vehicle defects Read More

Teen Drivers and Auto Accidents in Wichita

If you have a teenage child who is driving then you need to know about motor vehicle accident risks and teen drivers. Teenagers may be more at risk than older drivers to cause a serious crash or to sustain severe or fatal injuries in a car accident. According to a fact sheet from the U.S. Centers Read More

How Do I Recover Compensation After a Kansas Car Accident with an Uninsured Driver?

If you are a driver in the state of Kansas, you are required to carry automobile insurance. This insurance not only protects you if you are involved in a crash but also can be used to pay for damages to others for accidents that you cause when your accident falls outside of the no-fault system. Read More

The Dangers of Defective Medical Hip Implants

Undergoing a hip replacement surgery is an intense and invasive procedure, yet one that hundreds of thousands of patients throughout the United States undergo every year. While these surgeries are performed in order to alleviate pain and restore mobility to patients with hip bones that have significantly deteriorated, the surgeries don’t always go as planned. Read More

How to Avoid a Kansas Car Accident This Summer

Driving in the summertime may be more dangerous than during other parts of the year, especially for teens and those on the road around them. To be sure, the days following Memorial Day have been coined “The 100 deadliest days,” as the number of car accidents involving teens skyrockets during the summer months. But teens Read More

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Kansas Appleseed Awards Luncheon

On April 24, 2017, Larry Wall, Kansas Trial Lawyers Association President Elect 2017-18, attended the Kansas Appleseed Champions of Justice Awards Luncheon. He was happily joined by a number of local litigators including Monique Centeno, Anne Pankratz, David Rebein (current KTLA President), Tom Warner (KTLA President Elect 2018-19) and past Presidents Brad Prochaska and Lynn Read More

What Are My Rights Regarding Medical Records?

Evidence provides the foundation for every legal claim, and you cannot be successful without it. That concept may sound obvious, but it is also critically important you remember it and internalize it. Recovering fair compensation requires proving the full extent of your injuries with verifiable medical evidence. If you have any questions about medical evidence, Read More

Defective Shoulder Replacement Device Recalled; High Fracture Rate

Defective Shoulder Device RecalledFDA RECALLS SHOULDER DEVICE According to a U.S. Food & Drug Administration report, on February 16, 2017, Zimmer Biomet recalled its Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder System Humeral Tray Model 115340 because the defective devices are fracturing at a higher rate than stated in the labeling. The device fracture are resulting in revision surgeries Read More

Who’s Liable for a Rideshare Car Accident?

According to a May 2016 poll conducted by the Pew Research Center, about 15 percent of American adults have used ride-hailing apps (like Uber or Lyft). What’s more, about 26 percent of ridesharing users use the services on a monthly basis, while about 14 percent use them weekly. The fact that more people are using Read More