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Compensation for Your Pain and Suffering
Victims of an accident can experience physical pain and psychological distress. This pain and suffering can negatively impact a person’s life for a significant period of time after the incident occurs. Here’s an example of how pain and suffering can affect a person’s life after they’ve been hurt in wreck in Kansas: Heather was driving […]
Heroes on the Water Named April’s Non-Profit Hero in Topeka
The Patterson Legal Group was honored to have Heroes on the Water as this month’s Non-Profit Hero in the Topeka area! Heroes on the Water offer therapeutic programs for veterans, active-duty military, first responders and their families. Their mission is to help warriors relax, rehabilitate and reintegrate through outdoor activities. Thank you so much for taking care […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
