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Brain Injury Awareness Month: 5 Things You Need to Know
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, and so, we’ve collected five things you need to know about these injuries. Are you at risk? Can you prevent all brain injuries from occurring? Your brain injury answers are below. And, if you or a loved one do suffer a brain injury, you’ll know who you should call. […]
Five Important Safety Tips to Avoid a St. Patrick’s Day Injury
St. Patrick’s Day is a wonderful holiday to celebrate Irish culture, watch festive parades, consume alcoholic beverages (responsibly), and enjoy amazing food. Cities throughout Kansas and Missouri will be hosting events from March 15 to 17 for St. Patrick’s Day. Whether you prefer downing a pint of green brew at the pub, devouring some corned […]
Understanding Semi-Truck Blind Spots
Are you afraid to drive next to a semi-truck on the highway? Does your heart race when you have to pass an 18 wheeler? Do you worry that the driver won’t see you and cause a car accident? Well, you’re not alone. Most drivers and passengers feel anxious when they see a semi-truck on the […]
How to Find a Doctor After a Car Accident
In the past, our team has discussed why it’s important to see a doctor after a car accident. Today, we’ll be talking about how to find a doctor after a car accident. While the answer might seem as simple as, “I’ll just see my regular doctor,” situations involving car accident settlements are seldom that simple. […]
Big Game Safety Tips
The Big Game is on February 13, 2022 and millions of people will be watching it on Sunday. Many of those people will be hosting a watch party, attending a party, or catching the game at their favorite sports bar. Whatever the case may be for you, the personal injury lawyers at Patterson Legal Group […]
A View on Farm Injuries From a Lawyer That Grew Up on a Farm
The family farm has been one of the biggest parts of my life. I grew up in Frankfort, Kansas–a small town of about 900 people. My family’s farm is two and a half miles outside of town. My grandparents lived there until I was in third grade, and then more of the responsibility shifted to […]
What Are the Elements of Negligence in a Personal Injury Case?
If you or a loved one suffered an accident or injury that was caused by another person, you may be the victim of a negligent tort. In personal injury law, negligence refers to a person or entity’s failure to exercise care to the degree that a reasonable person would have exercised in the same situation. […]
2022 COVID-19 Guidelines
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its 2022 COVID-19 guidelines and Patterson Legal Group wants to make sure that you’re armed with the latest information. While many of the COVID-19 safety tips we shared in 2020 still apply, the doctors and scientists at the CDC know much more about the latest […]
How to Present a Kansas Tort Claims Act (KTCA) Injury Claim
What happens when an injury to a private citizen is caused by a city, county, or state employee? Or if an injury is caused by a defect present on public property, such as a road construction hazard? Filing a claim against a Kansas municipality comes with far more stringent requirements than a typical personal injury […]
Holiday Drinking and Driving Safety Tips
From delectable eggnog on Christmas to decadent champagne on New Year’s Eve, alcoholic beverages are enjoyed by millions of people during the holiday season. Unfortunately, festive alcohol consumption also brings an increase in the amount of car accidents caused by driving under the influence (DUI). According to the National Highway Transportation and Safety Administration (NHTSA), […]
