Patterson Legal Group Gives Back
Can I Sue for a Car and Bike Accident?
Have you been injured in an accident involving a car and a bike? Generally you can bring a claim or sue if you were involved in an accident that was caused by someone else. Show Me The Insurance The first question a lawyer will ask when evaluating a car and bike accident is “IS THERE […]
How much money can I get for a shoulder injury?
A lawsuit for a shoulder injury can range in value. In order to determine a settlement value of a claim, an insurance company will estimate on the lower end of what they think a jury in Kansas or Missouri will award. If you, or your lawyer, submit a demand to an insurance company, you are […]
Do I Have to Pay Taxes on a Life Insurance Policy?
In most instances, a person who receives the proceeds of a life insurance policy does not have to pay federal or state income tax on those proceeds. In Kansas and Missouri, the person who receives the death benefit (the beneficiary) does not have to declare the proceeds as taxable income. There are exceptions to this […]
No Insurance, Don’t Blame Me
“No Pay, No Play” was signed into law by Governor Sam Brownback in 2011. Because of this law, uninsured drivers can’t make a claim for pain and suffering. Drivers who do not have a basic, state-required personal injury protection (PIP) policy at the time of an accident will not have the FULL ability to sue […]
Minimum Auto Insurance Across State Lines
When you drive across state lines, most auto insurance policies automatically adjust to the minimum insurance coverages required by the state where you are physically present. If your auto insurance policy coverage from a different state is already higher than a different state’s minimum coverage requirement, your coverage will remain the higher amount. If you […]
Why Do I Have to Pay Back Personal Injury Protection (PIP)?
In Kansas accidents, Personal Injury Protection (PIP) benefits are generally available for motor vehicle accidents. PIP coverage is often the first responsible payer for the medical bills related to an accident. If you were not at fault for causing and accident, and you make a recovery from a person who was at fault for causing […]
General Motors Fined for Cover Up
General Motors will pay a $900 million fine to the federal government to settle criminal charges related to its ignition switch system. Those flaws have been tied to 124 deaths and GM has admitted its employees knew of the problem for more than 10 years before it told the public by recalling millions of cars. […]
All Liens are Not Created Equal
The insurance company wants to settle my case, but tells me there may be some liens which have to be paid out of my settlement. What do I do? When you are involved in an accident, there are several potential sources which may pay your medical bills. But many of these expect to be repaid […]
Bilingual Legal Assistant Helps Patterson Bridge Language Barrier
Imagine living in a country where you had little to no understanding of the native language. It would be confusing and frustrating until you learned basic words and phrases that could help you communicate. Now imagine getting into an auto accident, receiving a workplace injury or being involved in a medical malpractice situation. Through no […]
Patterson Growth – “We’ve Expanded Our Practice AND Square Footage to Better Serve Our Clients”
Patterson Growth – “We’ve Expanded Our Practice AND Square Footage to Better Serve Our Clients” At Patterson Legal Group (PLG), when we say we’ve experienced significant growth over the years, we don’t just mean helping hundreds of clients get the compensation they deserve, we mean we’ve grown in every sense of the word. In terms […]
I was very thankful that Patterson Legal Group took care of things so I didn’t have to. They fought for me and I was able to get the most out of my settlement. The most helpful thing was when they explained all of the legal terms and the process so that I could clearly understand.
-Tracy W.I was well pleased on how you and your staff handled my case and for the timely way it was presented. You and your staff deserve all the thanks and gratitude on how professional you were. I will definitely recommend you to family and friends and I will use you in the future.
-JBGary Patterson and his legal team treated me with dignity and respect. They mean what they say and go above and beyond for their clients. I recommend them for any kind of legal work one may need. Thanks Gary and everyone at the legal group.
-Davina T.These were very professional people to work with. They were also very friendly and pleasant. They won my case very quickly.
-Douglas EK