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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 […]
Bilingual Legal Assistant Helps Patterson Bridge Language Barrier
Imagine living in a country where you had little to no understanding of the native language. It would be confusing and frustrating until you learned basic words and phrases that could help you communicate. Now imagine getting into an auto accident, receiving a workplace injury or being involved in a medical malpractice situation. Through no […]
Patterson Growth – “We’ve Expanded Our Practice AND Square Footage to Better Serve Our Clients”
Patterson Growth – “We’ve Expanded Our Practice AND Square Footage to Better Serve Our Clients” At Patterson Legal Group (PLG), when we say we’ve experienced significant growth over the years, we don’t just mean helping hundreds of clients get the compensation they deserve, we mean we’ve grown in every sense of the word. In terms […]
Deadly Earthquakes. Can My Loved Ones Sue When My Ceiling Caves In?
If you’ve noticed an increase in the number of earthquakes throughout the Midwest, you are not alone. Geologists say there were over 600 earthquakes of 1.5 or greater magnitude in Kansas in 2014. Earthquakes can cause severe injuries or even death. Does our civil justice system allow you or your family to sue if property […]
