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Slip and Fall Prevention During National Safety Month
The National Safety Council (NSC) uses the month of June to promote National Safety Month. Every year, the organization highlights various safety issues to help people avoid personal injuries. One of the areas the NSC is highlighting in 2022 is slip and fall prevention. The slip and fall lawyers at Patterson Legal Group applaud the […]
Celebrate National Ride to Work Day
Monday, June 20 is National Ride to Work Day. Patterson Legal Group hopes that it’s a fun-filled experience, full of motorcycle riders enjoying the open air and warm weather, as well as other motorists sharing the road safely with them. Our team also hopes that you have a great time participating in Ride to Work […]
Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month Tips
For Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, our personal injury lawyers wanted to share a few safety tips for motorcyclists, and other vehicle drivers, to help reduce the number of fatalities and injuries. As such, we’ve provided these tips for motorcyclists and other vehicle drivers to look over. Hopefully, the information can help reduce your chances of […]
What Should I Do If I’m Hit By a Drunk Driver?
Getting into a car accident is distressing under any circumstances. When your accident was caused by a drunk driver, it can be an even more stressful situation. The steps to take after getting into a car crash caused by a drunk driver are similar to that of any car wreck, but with a few more […]
School Bus Accidents and Seat Belts
Every year, thousands of children across Kansas and Missouri ride school buses. While many parents believe that school buses are safe–and for the most part that’s absolutely true–they are also surprised to learn that many school buses do not have seat belts. To help you and your family understand school bus accidents and why many […]
What To Do if You’re in a UTV Accident
The popularity of utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) is soaring in the Midwest and it’s easy to understand why. The vehicles, which are like a mix between an all terrain vehicle (ATV) and a pickup truck are so much fun to drive. When people think of ATVs, they often think of “Stone Cold” Steve Austin riding […]
The Kansas Insurance Guaranty Association (KIGA) and Insurance Failure
Most of us are covered by at least one type of insurance policy to protect against things like car accidents and burn injuries stemming from a house fire. While it is a rare occurrence, instances do arise when an insurance company becomes insolvent and is unable to pay an injured party’s claims. When insurance companies […]
Swimming Pool Injuries and How to Avoid Them
As the weather heats up, millions of people throughout Kansas and Missouri cool off and relax in swimming pools. While pools are fantastic for leisure and exercise, safety precautions must be followed in order to avoid swimming pool injuries. Every year, thousands of people suffer accidents from engaging in activities in or around pools. In […]
How Many Accidents Are Caused by Semi Trucks?
Do you get a chill up your spine when you pass a semi truck? Do you actively avoid situations on the road that would bring you closer to a large truck? Are you hyper aware of trucker’s blind spots, and stay out of them as best you can? You’re not alone. After all, accidents caused […]
I Was a Passenger in a Car Accident. Now What?
Getting compensated for injuries as a passenger in a car accident can be confusing. Whether you were in the car of the driver that caused the accident or a passenger in a car that was struck, you may not know the proper steps to take. In fact, some people make a bad situation worse by […]
