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Fast Facts About 3M Combat Arms Earplugs Lawsuits
Between 2003 and 2015, military personnel experienced risk for permanent hearing loss or other hearing impairments due to allegedly defective 3M combat arms earplugs. If you or a loved one served in the military during this time and suffered hearing loss and/or or tinnitus, you may be entitled to compensation. Read on to learn more. […]
Employee Spotlight – Vicky Sponsel
Vicky Sponsel, Litigation Case Coordinator What is your favorite quote? “The hurrier I go, the behinder I get.” If given the chance, who would you like to be for a day and why? Samantha on Bewitched. I’d love to just wiggle my nose and get things done! If you could meet anyone in the world […]
COVID-19 Update and Resource Link
Patterson Legal Group is currently open for business and will continue to monitor the COVID-19 outbreak through Kansas and Missouri. While this is a concerning time for everyone, please be assured that we are looking out for the best interests of our clients, family, and friends. As always, you remain our highest priority. If it […]
Five Reasons Why Daylight Saving Time Increases Car Accidents
Daylight Saving Time (DST) begins on March 8, 2020. The annual day to “spring forward” means that people in Kansas and Missouri will get to enjoy an extra hour of sunlight. What many people don’t know is that the week of the DST change can be a dangerous one, with an increased chance of car […]
Employee Spotlight – Tammy Oakley
Meet Tammy Oakley, Litigation Case Coordinator What is your favorite quote? “Be nice to nerds. Chances are you’ll end up working for one.” Bill Gates If given the chance, who would you like to be for a day and why? A sailor … I would love to spend a day on the water. If […]
USD 259 School Bus Accident
EMPORIA, Kan. – Lyon County Sheriff’s office reported that 26 people were injured when a Wichita school bus slid off the of the Kansas Turnpike, causing the bus to overturn. The school bus was on a field trip from Park Elementary. Initial reports left many parents in the dark about what happened to their children. […]
Top 10 Reasons You Need to Hire a Car Accident Attorney
Getting into a car accident can be a traumatic experience. Car wrecks can disrupt everyday life for weeks, months, and, in extreme cases, forever. Whether minor or major, most people focus on their health and the health of their loved ones after a car accident—rightfully so! Unfortunately, many people often neglect to protect themselves legally […]
Can a Doctor Refuse to See You for Car Accident Injuries?
No one ever expects to be involved in a car wreck, let alone injured in one. After an accident, your first instinct is probably to go see your primary care physician (PCP) if your injuries aren’t serious enough to warrant a trip to the emergency room. What many people don’t know is that some doctors—even […]
How to Get the Most Money from a Car Accident
If you’ve been in a car accident that wasn’t your fault, you may be wondering what kind of compensation you’re entitled to, and more importantly, the amount you’ll be awarded. Much of the time, car insurance companies will try to lowball injured accident victims with low settlement offers. Don’t let the insurance company of the […]
Employee Spotlight – Monica Schumacher
Meet Monica Schumacher, Lead Work Comp Legal Assistant. What is your favorite quote? “If you want something you’ve never had, then you’ve got to do something you’ve never done.” If given the chance, who would you like to be for a day and why? Diana, aka Wonder Woman. She is BA. If you could meet […]
