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Are they stalling my kid's Topeka injury claim until Kansas deadlines expire?

This back-to-school season, Topeka school-zone enforcement is up again, but Kansas filing deadlines did not get any softer. Yes, delay can be a tactic. The question you should...

Did I miss the Kansas deadline after a Manhattan crash made my old back injury worse?

Yes - Kansas usually gives you only 2 years from the crash date to file a personal injury lawsuit, even if the worst effects of your back injury show up months later. That is...

Did I wait too long to file for my kid's injury in Kansas?

The insurance company may tell you "the deadline is two years, so you're out of time." For your child's own injury claim, that is often not the full rule in Kansas. What is...

The city deadline can wreck your elbow case before you even know it

The big mistakes after a repetitive-use elbow injury on a Wichita public job are usually notice mistakes, paperwork mistakes, and saying the wrong thing too early.

ARTICLE by Marcus Lane

Two years disappears fast when depression takes over after a KCK crash

A Kansas City, Kansas caretaker is running out of time after a crash, dealing with depression after a spinal injury, lost income, and a dashcam video the other side won't hand over.

ARTICLE by Hector Ramirez

Second bus fire injury in Kansas City and the hospital lien is taking almost everything

A Kansas City, Kansas bus driver with burn injuries after a rear-end crash and vehicle fire can wreck the claim fast by talking loosely, settling early, or ignoring a hospital lien that keeps growing.

ARTICLE by Darrell Schoenfeld

Kansas Dram Shop Liability After a Repeat Drunk Driving Crash

In Kansas, the drunk driver is still the main civil target, punitive damages may be in play, and the criminal DUI case matters - but the bar usually is not.

ARTICLE by Darrell Schoenfeld

Olathe dog bite blame games can gut your payout fast

A dog owner's insurance company can absolutely try to dump a huge chunk of the blame on you, but in Kansas that does not automatically wipe out a dog bite claim or mean you should settle before treatment is clear.

ARTICLE by Brenda Holloway

Should I file workers comp or sue after a Kansas job injury?

The worst mistake people make is choosing only one path too early and missing a claim they were allowed to make in Kansas. Start with workers' comp if your employer caused the...

Can I switch lawyers if my Overland Park crash evidence is disappearing after a year?

In Missouri, a crash case often has a longer runway because the injury filing deadline is usually 5 years. In Kansas, it is usually just 2 years. If your Overland Park case is...

Can I get compensation in Kansas for PTSD or anxiety after a crash if I didn't have major physical injuries?

Yes. In Kansas, PTSD, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, and sleep problems can be part of an injury claim even if your most obvious harm is emotional or psychological. The...

Can't pay a lawyer after a ladder collapse in Kansas City, Kansas - are you stuck?

A store employee in KCK fell when a bad ladder collapsed, got brushed out of the ER, and now has to fight the usual "if you were discharged, you must be fine" garbage.

ARTICLE by Janet Friesen

That tiny LLC on the paperwork may be the whole game

When an assisted living medication error sends your parent to the hospital, the low offer and endless delays often have a lot to do with how the facility is set up on paper.

ARTICLE by Kyle Unruh

What is a PIP application in Kansas after a Lawrence crosswalk injury?

Submit a Personal Injury Protection (PIP) application to your own auto insurer right away after the crash, along with the insurer's medical authorization and any wage-loss form...

How much is a broken hip settlement worth in Olathe?

Two years from the injury date is usually the deadline to file a Kansas injury lawsuit, and missing it can wipe out the claim. For a broken hip in Olathe, the value is often...

statute of limitations for wrongful death

Like a mile marker counting down on a long stretch of highway, the law gives families only so much time to act after a death caused by someone else's carelessness or...

hedonic damages

50 percent is a hard line in Kansas: if an injured person is 50 percent or more at fault, they recover nothing under the state's modified comparative fault rule. That matters...

Why is Uber's insurance dodging me after a deer crash in Olathe?

You generally have 2 years from the crash date in Kansas to file a lawsuit, or you can lose your claim. Yes, something may be wrong here. As a rideshare passenger, you usually...

My manager says the payout is solid, my aunt says it's a trap, and somebody's lying

A crushed-foot claim in Kansas can be worth a lot more than a neat-looking payout plan, especially when the insurer starts blaming your mental health instead of the injury.

ARTICLE by Dale Engelbrecht

my sister was driving, my kid is terrified to ride now, and $25,000 won't touch this

A Wichita passenger with serious crash trauma can end up chasing multiple policies fast when the at-fault driver only carried Kansas minimum limits.

ARTICLE by Janet Friesen