Personal Injury Blog
What are the Different Types of TBIs That Can Result From a Truck Accident?
Truck Accidents | Posted on January 15, 2025 at 1:38 pm by neustrom
Semi-trucks are essential vehicles on the roadway. They travel all over the country hauling essential goods that we use on a daily basis. However, these trucks are huge, weighing as much as 80,000 pounds. A collision involving a semi-truck can be serious or even fatal. […]
After a crash, how can we prove I have a Traumatic Brain Injury and hold someone accountable for their fault?
Traumatic Brain Injuries | Posted on December 15, 2024 at 1:38 pm by neustrom
If you suffer a loss of any sense: smell, sight, taste, hearing, feeling, or you have headaches or are forgetful, you may have a traumatic brain injury. It does not take a blow to the head or loss of consciousness, to diagnose a traumatic brain injury. […]
What is the Statute of Limitations for Filing a TBI Claim in Kansas?
Traumatic Brain Injuries | Posted on November 23, 2024 at 1:38 pm by neustrom
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is one of the most serious injuries a person can experience. Such an injury can be devastating and have a dramatic impact on an individual’s life. […]
How Can I Prove That My Brain Injury Was Caused by Someone Else's Negligence or Fault?
Traumatic Brain Injuries | Posted on November 5, 2024 at 1:38 pm by neustrom
One of the most unfortunate injuries you can suffer from an accident is a brain injury. Brain injuries can range from mild to severe. They can affect the entire body and even one’s emotions and personality. […]
What You Should Know About Amputations
Personal Injury | Posted on September 15, 2024 at 1:38 pm by neustrom
Statistics show that there are more than 1.6 million amputations in the United States every year. Of these, 10% are due to complications from sepsis. Infection is common in amputations, especially when the amputation occurs below the knee. […]
What Types of Compensation Can I Receive in a Personal Injury Claim in Kansas?
Personal Injury | Posted on August 15, 2024 at 1:38 pm by neustrom
A person can get injured in a number of ways. In some cases, they cause their own injuries. There are plenty of situations, though, in which a third party can cause someone else to suffer harm. […]
What Should I Do Immediately After a Car Accident in Kansas to Protect My Legal Rights?
Car Accidents | Posted on July 15, 2024 at 1:38 pm by neustrom
Getting involved in a car accident can be a traumatic experience. You may have a lot of questions and thoughts going through your mind. […]
Do I Have to Go to Court if I Was Injured in a Car Accident?
Car Accidents | Posted on June 15, 2024 at 1:38 pm by neustrom
Getting into a car accident can be a stressful and overwhelming process. You likely have a lot of questions about the process. There are some things you are required to do, such as gather information from the other parties and contact your insurance company. […]
Can Someone Sue for Pain and Loss of Function in a No Fault State?
Car Accidents | Posted on May 15, 2024 at 1:38 pm by neustrom
In a crash or car accident, when it comes to claiming compensation, each state has different insurance laws. There are different amounts of insurance that drivers are legally required to carry and there are fault and no-fault states. […]
Injuries Are More Severe in Truck Crash Cases
Truck Accidents | Posted on April 15, 2024 at 1:38 pm by neustrom
Semi-trucks are big and heavy. Truck drivers often travel hundreds of miles every day and get fatigued if pushed to deliver on an unreasonable schedule. […]
Where Can You Get a Car Accident Report in Salina?
Car Accidents | Posted on March 15, 2024 at 1:38 pm by neustrom
After a car accident in Kansas, you will likely be feeling overwhelmed. What do I do now? Who should I call? Do I need to see a doctor? […]
Contacting a Brain Injury Lawyer After a Motorcycle Accident
Motorcycle Accidents | Posted on January 15, 2024 at 1:38 pm by neustrom
Motorcycle accidents can happen in an instant. And when they do, they are often catastrophic. A motorcycle accident can result in a variety of severe injuries, including brain injuries, even if you are wearing a helmet. […]
How to use FILMMAKERS to aid during Litigation!
News Release | Posted on January 5, 2024 at 1:38 pm by neustrom
Enhancing Legal Advocacy through Filmmaking: This guide explores the impactful role of filmmakers in personal injury litigation, highlighting their ability to vividly convey clients' stories and experiences to influence case outcomes […]
Do You Have to Go to Court for a Car Accident in Kansas
Car Accidents | Posted on November 15, 2023 at 3:28 pm by neustrom
A car accident can be a scary situation that knocks you for a loop. It can be a frustrating situation, and you may be scared of the effects. […]
How Can I Prove There Was Negligence in My Personal Injury Case?
Personal Injury | Posted on November 11, 2023 at 3:28 pm by neustrom
If you’ve been hurt in an accident in Kansas, especially if you’re facing mounting medical bills, you may be wondering if you are entitled to compensation. You may also know that a successful case depends on proving negligence. But what does negligence mean, exactly, and how do you go about proving it […]
Is Kansas a No-Fault Accident State?
Car Accidents | Posted on October 17, 2023 at 5:08 pm by neustrom
Is Kansas a No-Fault Accident State? Kansas is one of 12 no-fault states. This means that if you are involved in a car accident in the state, your insurance will cover the initial wage loss and medical bills, usually up to $4,500 unless you bought more coverage. The PIP claim does not affect your premium, […]
What are the Risk Factors for Suffering Permanent Brain Damage After a Concussion?
Personal Injury | Posted on September 12, 2023 at 1:50 pm by neustrom
What are the Risk Factors for Suffering Permanent Brain Damage After a Concussion? A violent blow or jolt to the head can cause a concussion. A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury. While concussions can be minor and temporary in nature, a severe blow to the head can cause permanent brain damage. Permanent […]
When is a Company Liable for a Crash?
Car Accidents | Posted on August 15, 2023 at 1:21 pm by neustrom
When is a Company Liable for a Crash? When an employee is involved in a car accident while performing their work duties, the employer sometimes should be responsible for any resulting damages. Understanding Vicarious Liability Vicarious liability occurs when the person causing the crash is at fault, but so is the person’s employer. This happens […]
How Does Kansas Law Define Wrongful Death?
Wrongful Death | Posted on July 15, 2023 at 4:06 pm by neustrom
How Does Kansas Law Define Wrongful Death? Sometimes a person’s life is taken far too soon. Fatalities due to someone else’s negligence or intentional act entitle heirs to compensation. You may be able to file a claim for compensation. In Kansas, a wrongful death lawsuit can be filed within two years of the person’s death. […]
The Importance of Trucking Safety.
Truck Accidents | Posted on June 16, 2023 at 1:58 pm by neustrom
The Importance of Trucking Safety. Pat has been notified, as a member of the American Association of justice Trucking Litigation Group, of an upcoming documentary on trucking safety. Please help us address the danger posed by the trucking industry. PBS Frontline is debuting an important documentary on Tuesday June 13th called “America’s Dangerous Trucks.” Many […]
One Killed Two Injured in Salina Crash
Car Accidents | Posted on June 1, 2023 at 2:51 pm by neustrom
One Killed Two Injured in Salina Crash In general, people need to “stay in their lane,” or mind their own business. When driving on Kansas roadways, motorists also need to stay in their lane — literally. When they don’t, they can cause fatal car accidents. This recently happened in Salina. A woman failed to keep […]
What to Do After a Hit and Run Accident in Kansas
Car Accidents | Posted on May 15, 2023 at 1:11 pm by neustrom
I Was Involved in a Hit and Run Accident. Now what? Getting hit by a driver who flees the accident scene can be a frustrating situation. What do you do now? When you get into a car accident, you are legally supposed to stop at the scene and exchange information. You should also get medical […]
How Do I Properly Document a Car Accident in Kansas
Car Accidents | Posted on April 15, 2023 at 6:13 pm by neustrom
How Do I Properly Document a Car Accident? One of the most important things you can do after a car accident is to document it. This means taking photos and jotting down notes about the aftermath. You may not be thinking about all this, but having as much evidence and documentation as possible regarding your […]
How Long Do I have to File an Injury Lawsuit In Kansas?
Car Accidents | Posted on February 15, 2023 at 8:03 pm by neustrom
How Long Do I Have to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit in KS? Injured in a car crash or other accident? See what the law says about lawsuits. You were involved in a car crash. Or maybe you are a victim of someone’s negligence. Personal injury cases are common. A person could get injured in […]
Required to Have Motorcycle Insurance in Kansas?
Motorcycle Accidents | Posted on December 15, 2022 at 5:57 pm by neustrom
Do I Have to Have Motorcycle Insurance in Kansas? Will I have to purchase insurance before getting on my motorcycle? You just bought a motorcycle. You have your helmet, gloves, boots, jacket, and riding pants. But you might be forgetting something — your motorcycle insurance. Just like most other states, Kansas requires motorcycle riders to […]