Don’t Post About Your Car Accident on Social Media
Social media has been rampantly misused for spreading false information, spying on people and bullying. But did you know that a casual comment made by you on a social media site can come back to haunt you? This is especially true when you are suing or negotiating for personal injury compensation. Your tweets, posts, comments […]
Richard James Representing Victims of Firearms Negligence
Firearms Negligence Settlement It’s been three years since the deadly Hesston Excel Industries shooting. Now, there is a $2 million dollar settlement for some of the victims and their families. “I think they’re glad to have it behind them, and I think it’s nice for them to know that there was a recognition that the […]
Traumatic Brain Injuries Resulting from a Car Accident
Nearly 15% of all traumatic brain injuries (TBI) result from car accidents. In fact, 30% of all motorists involved in car accidents suffer head injuries including concussions, skull fractures, and acute brain damage. In fact, the numbers are higher for drivers in the age group of 20-24 years. Although there has been a significant reduction […]
Pain and Suffering Injury Compensation
A lot has been said about fraudulent tort claims choking the justice system and costing tax payers billions every year. While some of these may be truly frivolous claims, not all claims for pain and suffering (also called general or non-economic damages) are fraudulent. Unfortunately, this misconception has led even genuine and fair compensation seekers […]
Talking or Texting while driving – which is more dangerous?
Texting while driving leads you to take your eyes off the road, and the danger here is obvious. Most people believe that talking instead of texting or shifting to a hands-free device is enough to mitigate the risks. However, this simply is not the case. The shocking truth is that talking while driving is just […]
Are you protected against drivers who don’t carry enough insurance?
Kansas has a “no-fault” personal injury protection law for car accidents. This means that preliminary medical expenses, of at least $4,500, will be covered by your own insurance company, as a benefit on your policy. But what happens if your hospital bills exceed not only your PIP coverage but also the protection offered by the […]
1 in 4 Car Collisions Involves Cell Phone Use
Cell phone usage while driving leads to over 1.5 million crashes in the US, every year, according to statistics. Nearly 350,000 people are injured in such collisions, accounting for approximately 25% of all collisions across the country. In fact, cell phones are often referred to as the new killer on American roads as motorists are […]
Can Fitness Trackers Affect Your Personal Injury Case?
Studies show that nearly 51% of Americans already own fitness trackers. Big players like Fitbit, Apple and Garmin continue to report growing sales each year. Although products vary in terms of specific features overall, these gadgets are generally aimed at helping you to stick to your fitness goals by tracking your activity level. While the […]
Collisions Involving Ride-sharing Drivers
Ride-sharing companies are thriving. A recent study showed that ride-sharing services have added immensely to traffic congestion on the roads of 9 major US cities. Many motorists and passengers are concerned about the amount of time that Uber and Lyft drivers spend looking at their phones for directions and other information. Considering the increase in […]
Common Causes of Nighttime Pedestrian Accidents
Across the country, nearly 9 pedestrians suffer significant injuries in auto collisions every hour, and 12 are killed each day in such incidents. Nearly three quarters of collisions involving pedestrians occur at night. In Kansas, 20% of the total number of motor vehicle collisions involved pedestrians, in 2016. What makes nighttime so dangerous […]