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Personal Injury Claim: “Do It Yourself” (DIY) or Hire an Attorney?
When you are injured in a car wreck, you are faced with the question: should I hire an attorney or handle this on my own? We believe hiring a car accident attorney is within your best interest. Nevertheless, you may not agree. To help you decide, here’s more information. Team Approach: Hiring an Attorney to […]
Vocational Expert Helps Patterson Legal Group Clients Get What They Deserve
We often hear that we’re a “litigious” society, meaning people are overly willing to sue another individual or organization in search of financial compensation. While this term is used deridingly, imagine if we lived in a society where civil lawsuit wasn’t an option? If grave harm came to you or a family member, and your […]
Pick the Best Lawyer | How to Find the Best Injury Attorney
After a serious car accident in Wichita or a slip and fall in St. Joseph, your health and financial recovery often depend on the legal professional you choose. The attorney who handles your personal injury claim can make the critical difference between a full settlement and an offer that only covers a fraction of your […]
Takata Agrees to $1 Billion Dollar Fine
In a Detroit courtroom on Monday February 27, the fate was decided for the Takata Corporation. Yoichiro Nomuro, Takata’s finance chief, entered a guilty plea of one count of wire fraud and has agreed to pay a $1 billion fine for concealing a defect of millions of air bag inflators.The infected air bags would disperse […]
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 […]
I was extremely satisfied! The process was quick, fast and easy. The staff always knew what was going on and were able to answer all of my questions.
-Angela I.They were very helpful, filling out paper work, getting things filled out and returned took it one step at a time to get things done.
-Kent F.I am extremely impressed on how professional, kind and helpful PLG and the staff responded to my claim. They were on top of everything all the time. Couldn’t have done it without them. I will definitely refer PLG to all my family and friends. Thank you so much. Dan S
-Dan S.Your legal group kept me informed at all times, answered all questions I was concerned about, and called me back promptly. I would recommend family/friends to your legal group.
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