Last summer, the Kansas Supreme Court issued an opinion in the case of Hilburn v. Enerpipe, Ltd., 442 P. 3d 509 (2019) which invalidated the Kansas statutory cap on non-economic damages in personal injury cases. Non-economic damages include damages for pain, suffering, disfigurement, mental and emotional distress that are not easily calculated in monetary terms. […]
Personal Injury/Wrongful Death
Injured in a Boating or Jet Ski Accident?
Boats and personal watercraft like Jet Skis, Waverunners and Sea-Doos can be fun, but they can be dangerous. A collision or a malfunctioning watercraft that crashes can leave a boater and passengers injured, unconscious and in danger of drowning. Accidents we have seen involved: Operator error Improper training Operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol or […]
Liquid Nicotine: Deadly for Children and Pets
Liquid nicotine has become a popular consumer product for people who use e-cigarettes and vaping devices. Small amounts of liquid nicotine can be extremely hazardous to children and pets. Swallowing liquid nicotine or coming into contact with it through the skin can have deadly consequences. Keeping children and pets safe around liquid nicotine The U.S. […]
150 Needless Child Deaths: Drowning at Home
Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death for children ages one to four. There is no excuse for this. Prosecutors should be filing manslaughter charges against any adult, including parents, since taking no action continues these unwarranted deaths. The USA Swimming Foundation reports that from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2019, at least 150 […]
How Do I Get the Money I Deserve in my Personal Injury Case?
Most people who cause car accidents have minimal insurance policies and when there is minimal insurance there commonly are minimal assets to pay your losses. Most injured people do not carry substantial under-insured or uninsured motorist coverage [known as UM coverage] to make up the difference between what the defendant has and their own UM […]
