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How much money can I get for a shoulder injury?
A lawsuit for a shoulder injury can range in value. In order to determine a settlement value of a claim, an insurance company will estimate on the lower end of what they think a jury in Kansas or Missouri will award. If you, or your lawyer, submit a demand to an insurance company, you are […]
Do I Have to Pay Taxes on a Life Insurance Policy?
In most instances, a person who receives the proceeds of a life insurance policy does not have to pay federal or state income tax on those proceeds. In Kansas and Missouri, the person who receives the death benefit (the beneficiary) does not have to declare the proceeds as taxable income. There are exceptions to this […]
No Insurance, Don’t Blame Me
“No Pay, No Play” was signed into law by Governor Sam Brownback in 2011. Because of this law, uninsured drivers can’t make a claim for pain and suffering. Drivers who do not have a basic, state-required personal injury protection (PIP) policy at the time of an accident will not have the FULL ability to sue […]
Minimum Auto Insurance Across State Lines
When you drive across state lines, most auto insurance policies automatically adjust to the minimum insurance coverages required by the state where you are physically present. If your auto insurance policy coverage from a different state is already higher than a different state’s minimum coverage requirement, your coverage will remain the higher amount. If you […]
Why Do I Have to Pay Back Personal Injury Protection (PIP)?
In Kansas accidents, Personal Injury Protection (PIP) benefits are generally available for motor vehicle accidents. PIP coverage is often the first responsible payer for the medical bills related to an accident. If you were not at fault for causing and accident, and you make a recovery from a person who was at fault for causing […]
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. […]
Chance to WIN Wichita State Shockers Men’s Basketball Tickets!
SHOCKER FANS! Are you ready to win? Last year, our Wichita State Shockers Men’s Basketball team made it all the way to the NCAA Tournament – again! If you’ve ever attended a game at Charles Koch Arena, you’ve heard the shouts of excitement and felt the electricity in the air. Never been to a Shocker […]
General Motors Fined for Cover Up
General Motors will pay a $900 million fine to the federal government to settle criminal charges related to its ignition switch system. Those flaws have been tied to 124 deaths and GM has admitted its employees knew of the problem for more than 10 years before it told the public by recalling millions of cars. […]
Why Isn’t the Person Who Caused the Accident Paying My Bills?
Kansas is a “no-fault” state which can be a misleading term. In Kansas, your medical bills are initially covered by your own car insurance, in a provision called personal injury protection or PIP. It doesn’t matter whether you have liability only or comprehensive coverage; the minimum amount of coverage is $4,500. PIP covers your […]
All Liens are Not Created Equal
The insurance company wants to settle my case, but tells me there may be some liens which have to be paid out of my settlement. What do I do? When you are involved in an accident, there are several potential sources which may pay your medical bills. But many of these expect to be repaid […]
