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Car Accident, Compensation, and Costs
Immediately after a car accident you know to call for medical assistance and notify the relatives of anyone who may be injured. You should then call the police, make a report of the accident and also make a claim with the insurance company. But is that really all that you should do? Don’t you think […]
How Much Is My Case Worth?
“How much is my car wreck worth?” is a question that crosses many people’s minds after they’ve been in a car accident. The answer to that question is complex and multifaceted. Thankfully, Patterson Legal Group has extensive experience getting our clients maximum compensation from insurance companies. Here’s a breakdown of how insurance companies calculate their […]
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 […]
