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I own a commercial building where a non-impaired driver crashed into the exterior wall. The repair cost for the wall and window is estimated at $13,000. The driver's insurer, Progressive Insurance, acknowledges their policyholder is at fault but is offering only $10,000, citing actual cash... View More 
answered on Mar 15, 2025
A Kansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. You raise a good point, and your question is valid - we're not talking about cash value of a vehicle - the claim at hand involves property damages to a building. A local attorney could advise best about the... View More
I was riding home in the dark, with proper lighting. it was a city sidewalk that had a pile of cut limbs between the street and sidewalk. the pile was hanging half way over the sidewalk, by the time I seen them it was too late. i hit the pile and ended up wrecking, seperating my shoulder in the... View More
answered on Oct 27, 2024
A Kansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry for your accident and your injuries. To answer your question, an attorney would want to know more details about the setting - local regs about bicycles on sidewalks, lighting, your speed, measures... View More
This was my companys response below , should i leave and sue ?? Are there any grounds to sue Nd can they make me work
Hi john,
There is a process to FMLA. I have your request in writing however I cannot approve FMLA until I have paperwork from your physician.
I can get... View More
answered on Oct 18, 2024
From what you’ve described, it seems your company is following the standard FMLA process by requiring paperwork from your physician before approving your leave. This is pretty typical, as FMLA approval hinges on documented medical necessity. They’re giving you a chance to submit the necessary... View More
My son was injured when he fell 25 feet out of a tree while helping a friend trim branches on his friend's property. He broke his hip and shattered his ankle. He was not being paid nor was he hired by his friend. He was using his own equipment - rope, harness, and chain saw. Right now we... View More
answered on Aug 10, 2024
A Kansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm very sorry for your son's injuries. It is not unusual for the carrier to be dismissive of your claim at the outset - and it could be difficult to predict which way the case could go without having... View More
answered on Aug 6, 2024
A Kansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. No one here could meaningfully advise you about signing a release or any other forms without seeing them. If you have an attorney, please review the forms with them and seek their advice on anything you are unclear... View More
answered on Mar 19, 2024
A Kansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Although you're awaiting a response, you should consider reaching out to experienced workers' comp attorneys in your state to discuss this. As a general matter, insurance carriers will often deny coverage... View More
I have been asked by disability examiners to meet an unethical and possibly illegal requirement. They have asked me to do something that I cannot do because of my disability, knowing that my disability would prevent me from succeeding in their demand. I proposed an alternate method which is... View More
answered on Feb 18, 2024
Attorneys in Kansas would probably be in the best position to advise you, but your question remains open for a week. At this point, you could reach out to Social Security disability attorneys. Arrangements for any such consult would be between you and any law firms you reach out to, but SSDI... View More
I have been asked by disability examiners to meet an unethical and possibly illegal requirement. They have asked me to do something that I cannot do because of my disability, knowing that my disability would prevent me from succeeding in their demand. I proposed an alternate method which is... View More
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answered on Feb 22, 2024
If you're encountering demands from Social Security Disability examiners in Kansas that you find unethical or in violation of your rights, especially demands you cannot meet due to your disability, it's important to address this issue promptly and effectively. First, document all... View More
The other person’s insurance company did not provide me with a rental and after 14 days they totaled it. I have since lost my job. Is medical part separate or is medical and the accident lumped together?
answered on Feb 3, 2024
The other driver's insurance will be liable for your medical expenses, lost wages and pain/suffering damages - including future costs in those categories. It is very advisable that you talk to experienced legal counsel as soon as possible so that you do not short-change any recovery you may be... View More
I received a ticket for an improper left turn related to a car accident that wasn't my fault. I don't have any prior traffic violations and haven't contacted an attorney yet. There is a police report that shows another car hit me while I was turning left. Can I get the ticket dismissed?
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answered on May 15, 2025
If you received a ticket for an improper left turn but the police report clearly shows another driver hit you while you were turning, you may have a strong case for dismissal. The ticket means the officer believed you made an unsafe or illegal turn, but the accident report could prove that you were... View More
I was slammed on the ground in front of a Family Dollar in Kansas City while handcuffed by three officers, which resulted in my ankle being broken. The incident has caused me PTSD, and I suffer from heavy anxiety and nightmares that the police are going to kill me. I have to wear a boot for 6 to 8... View More
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answered on May 15, 2025
What you’re describing sounds like a serious case involving both physical harm and violations of your rights while in custody. To move forward with legal action, you should look for someone who handles civil rights cases, especially those involving police misconduct and abuse. They would know how... View More
answered on Apr 21, 2025
A Kansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. There are fill-in-the blank templates out there for small, non-complex cases. Some unified court system websites even provide samples for the small claims division. For more complex cases, you could sometimes find... View More
I am facing foreclosure on a property where my deceased husband was on the mortgage, and I am on the deed. He passed away over seven years ago, and I have missed some payments. He was a veteran, and the VA is requesting a 30-day extension. I haven't spoken to a foreclosure attorney, and I am... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2025
I'm really sorry you're dealing with this—it sounds like an incredibly stressful situation. Since you’re on the deed, you may have some rights, even though you weren’t on the mortgage. Lenders sometimes allow what's called a "successor in interest" to assume the loan,... View More
I am seeking advice on whether I have legal justification to pursue damages for defamation/libel due to an online local news website posting inaccurate charges alongside my mugshot. The charges listed were not accurate, and this false information has led to repeated inquiries from my employer,... View More
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answered on Apr 11, 2025
I’m really sorry you’re dealing with this—having your name and face linked to false information in public can feel deeply violating and damaging. In Kansas, you may have grounds for a defamation or libel claim if false statements were published, the publisher acted negligently, and those... View More
I am facing continuous false allegations of physical and sexual abuse from my fiancé's ex-girlfriend, who is also the mother of his two children living with us. These allegations have been reported to DCF and the court, leading to a PFA that was not granted, but I have a hearing set. There is... View More
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answered on Apr 1, 2025
In Kansas, you have legal recourse against someone who has made false allegations against you. Kansas law provides that making false reports to law enforcement is considered "interference with law enforcement" when someone falsely reports information to a law enforcement officer or state... View More
He just crashed into my rear back of my car, while I was almost completely stoped on the lower lane, waiting for traffic to advance, I just took out my Honda accord out of the dealer two weeks ago. He already accept his fault and I even video record him accepting he was distracted on the phone.... View More
answered on Dec 28, 2024
A Kansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm not sure what you mean by "take full advantage of." If you're okay, there's nothing to "take advantage of," other than having the repairs to your vehicle covered. However, you... View More
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answered on Dec 12, 2024
A Kansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. You ask for an attorney referral. This forum doesn't work like a referral service - the format here is limited to quick Q & A. There are attorney referral sites out there. The closest thing here would be the... View More
tha securty guaRD WAS CASING ME AROUND WHEN I WAS ASKING FOR HELP FROM THA SUPERVISER AND HE SLAM ME TO GROUND PUTTING HAND CUFFS SO TIGHT THAT I WAs bleeding and i have nerve damage and i hahve no feelings in my hands or both of my feet and i have one single mark on left hand and single ring mark... View More
answered on Dec 3, 2024
There may a case for personal injury against the security guard. There is a two-year statute of limitations in Kansas. Please talk to a personal injury attorney as soon as possible regarding a claim, and related damages.
Breach of Fiduciary duty and through Child support involuntary Bankruptcy Stole the Assets and DOL FOIA refuses to give me the info I requested
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answered on Oct 29, 2024
If the Bankruptcy Trustee and Child Support took the assets, then there is no corpus and no trust. Apparently you have already discovered everything that is needed to know.
answered on May 9, 2024
A Kansas attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It looks like you are an independent contractor capacity - it could depend on who caused your injuries, what insurance coverages you have, and other factors. Good luck
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