How to avoid an auto accident: Safe Driving
How to avoid an auto accident: Safe Driving Often as personal injury lawyers, we see many accidents and are asked by our clients what could have been done differently to avoid the accident . We put together a short list of things you can do to help you and […]
Automobile Accident Airbag recalls
You probably heard about the automobile accident airbag recalls. Like you I was shocked that the auto industry is conducting a large air bag recall, one of the largest recalls in the history of the industry. Apparently different bags have different problems, but some will simply blow up injuring the very people it is supposed […]
Medical Errors: Third leading cause of death
Medical Malpractice Attorneys. There is a new study from Johns Hopkins Medicine that indicates how serious medical errors have become in the United States. According to the study medical errors have now become the third leading cause of death. This has become so dangerous that they are now asking the centers for disease control prevention […]
When the Doctor Leaves a Piece of Metal in the Spine
Recently the Kansas courts decided a case involving medical malpractice where during the surgery a small piece of metal was left in the patient’s spinal disc. The issue on appeal was whether the plaintiff needed to present expert medical testimony. The doctor after attempting to retrieve the broken tip could not do so. It was […]
A stroke
A stroke is simply defined as a sudden, serious attack. Medically we often think of it as a serious issue of blood flow to the brain. This may be one of two types. The first category called ischemic would be when there is a lack of blood flow to the brain which is usually caused […]
How long does it typically take to resolve a personal injury case like mine?
How long does it typically take to resolve a personal injury case like mine? Usually the more complicated your case, the more time it will take. Assuming the case is an auto accident matter with clear liability we must wait until the medical treatment has been completed. If your health care finishes six months after […]
How much can be awarded for personal injury?
How much can be awarded for personal injury? In Kansas, the jury decides the verdict after hearing all the evidence. This is a time honored tradition that dates all the way back to the early common law in England, where we get much of our basic law. The right to a jury trial goes all […]
How often will you communicate with me about my case?
How often will you communicate with me about my case? On a regular basis. Will I be able to speak directly with you if I need you? Yes. Your initial conference will be with a lawyer not an investigator or a paralegal, although we might ask others from our staff to join us depending on the […]
Have you handled injury cases like mine before?
Have you handled injury cases like mine before? Yes, we probably have. We have three lawyers on staff and between them they have over 80 years of experience. Have you handled injury cases like mine before? Probably. Joe has handled personal injury cases since he graduated from Washburn Law School in 1977. Cindy graduated from […]
What areas of law do you specialize in?
What areas of law do you specialize in? The law in does not recognize specialists in the practice of law. However, as a practical matter lawyers limit their practice to certain areas of expertise. We accept cases in most areas of personal injury law, including insurance claims, medical malpractice and auto accident cases. We also […]