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“No-Fault”— What Does It Mean?
If you are in an accident in Kansas, the policeman on scene may tell you that you are in a no-fault state. Now what does that mean for you? Does that mean you can’t collect money from the other driver? No. What this means is that, by law, regardless of who was found to be […]
Semi-Truck Safety: Time For A Change!
Semi-Truck Safety on Today’s Roads Driving on today’s roads is dangerous. Distracted driving, impaired driving, and hazardous road conditions are just a few of the unsafe conditions one sees from behind the wheel. Now imagine an 80,000-pound semi-truck with braking problems while the driver stares at Facebook videos. Even at speeds of 45 MPH, a […]
The “Need To Know” about Hazardous Road Conditions
We’ve all been there. Driving down the road, blasting your favorite tunes just to come to an abrupt halt. Annoying right? Now you weave through miles of traffic cones and see what was holding you up the whole time. A car accident. In this instance, it’s not two vehicles, but hazardous road conditions. With dangerous […]
Pedestrian Traffic Fatality Stats are Shocking!
“It has been more than 25 years since the U.S. experienced this level of pedestrian fatalities.” It’s summertime. Since the weather is nice, now is the time to put that New Year’s resolution workout into motion. Runners, bikers, and dog walkers hit the sidewalks looking to enjoy Kansas’ brief window of warm, windless weather. The […]
Don’t become an Auto Accident Statistic
An auto accident might be heading your way even if you are a cautious driver. Carinsurance.com reports an average driver files an auto accident claim every 17.9 years. Yikes! Statistics also tell us that an auto accident will not result in a fatality. The National Safety Council cites that only “three in every 1,000 wrecks involves […]
Technology Aims to Reduce Rear End Collisions
Rear end collisions can cause serious and permanent injuries. Imagine a piece of technology that can slam on the brakes before a driver even realizes they are too close to your vehicle. Seems like technology waiting to be created, right? Actually, it has been here for quite some time. Collision avoidance systems have been implemented […]
She Made a Huge Mistake When She Uploaded This Selfie
Uploading a selfie to Facebook, Instagram or Snapchat is second nature. Everyone loves a goofy selfie, or sharing exciting moments in your life with friends and the rest of the world. One teen learned the hard way when she uploaded a selfie of her beach vacation. The teen was injured in a car accident and […]
5 Ways Insurance Companies Trick You After a Car Accident
#1: Calling Immediately Insurance companies will often call injury victims as soon as they find out about the accident. You could still be in the emergency room or at the doctor and receive a phone call from the insurance company. Their goal is to catch you off guard and to gain your trust before you […]
225,000 Kansas Vehicles Subject to Takata Recall
Takata, the airbag manufacturer, has been under scrutiny for dangerous defects in air bags. There is an astronomical 50 percent chance that in a collision, an unrepaired airbag could spew metal fragments into the passenger compartment, causing major injuries and in some cases death. Simply go to http://safercar.gov/vin and input your VIN to see if […]
Patterson Legal Group Gives Teens their First WSU Shocker Experience
The only thing better than attending a Wichita State Shocker basketball game is seeing it through the eyes of a first-timer. This week, we were delighted to donate seven tickets to one of our favorite local charities, the Wichita Children’s Home. The six boys who attended the game also received dinner from Wichita Brewing Company. […]
They relieved so much stress from my life after the accident. I would recommend them to anyone! Great job everyone! God bless!
-Raylene L.We were/are very pleased with the way we were treated and represented. Thank you very much.
-JJProfessional people and kind people. Thank you so much.
-RCMy experience was wonderful! The staff were very nice and helpful. I would also like to say that Tyler is very trustworthy and honest. I think he’s great!
-Susan S.