Involved in a slip and fall case where damages including pain and suffering are estimated around 425,000 with two surgeries and severe head injuries. What should I expect to limit punitive damages? The insurance maximums or any other factors?
answered on Sep 1, 2018
Damages for past and future medical expenses and lost wages are unlimited. Damages for pain and suffering may likely be capped in Kansas at $300,000. Punitive damages can be way above that amount depending on the facts. Sounds like your injury was very serious. Liability for the fall still needs... View More 
This happened on June 30, 2018. The stairwell was slippery from pipe condensation. After he fell, they put up signs that the stairs were wet. The manager said that it happened because it was so hot that day. I doubt that was the hottest day in Chicago history. We live in Overland Park, KS.... View More
answered on Aug 18, 2018
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answered on Jan 22, 2018
If you were not driving and another hit you negligently, then yes, you do have a claim against the negligent driver. There is a two year statute of limitations in Kansas, and you amount of recovery will be dependent on the extent of your injuries.
I'd like to know what I can or can not say or do within my course, as well as the sales letter for it. I want to abide by the law, etc. I personally beat chronic anxiety and panic attacks with more natural approaches and techniques, and want to include them in the course.
answered on Dec 29, 2017
Avoid plagiarizing copywrited materials. You need to include advice as to when a person should consult a therapist or doctor.
answered on Oct 29, 2017
Maybe. A suit against the hotel would have to show that the hotel breached some duty to keep you safe. This can be shown in various ways, and would be highly dependent upon your particular facts and the situation of the hotel and how they handled issues regarding safety of their guests. The... View More
Would it be a lawsuit if your doctor prescribes you a medication that is on your files knowing that you are allergic to it and if it is what kind
answered on Oct 11, 2017
The doctor should be liable if they prescribe a medicine that you are known to be allergic to. The bigger question might become, "what are the extent of damages?" If the medicine did not cause a more serious medical event or problem, then it would likely be hard for a lawyer to justify... View More
It is a right radial intraarticular fracture involving surgery on this Wednesday, involving a plate and screws and physical therapy, that's just the beginning. I have pics, I was wearing tennis shoes. And they insisted I see their Dr. Their Hr guy took my name and their courier took me to... View More
answered on Oct 10, 2017
You have a case if the dealership was more than 50% responsible for your fall. The fault finding would ultimately be up to a jury, but you can get a settlement if the adjuster agrees about the fault assessment. I would be interested to know about all the facts that led up to a caused the fall.... View More
May 2017 an estate was formed. Can I now file a claim against the estate even though the statute of limitations is 2 years in Kansas? Accident was on 2/4/14 not 2/4/16.
answered on Jun 6, 2017
Unless you were a minor at the time it occurred, there is generally only a two year window to get a case filed (either against the individual at fault or his/her estate). Any delay beyond that is likely going to be a bar against getting any recovery. Your question mentions 2014 and 2016 as dates,... View More
Im doing my disability hearing next month and they said my mom done a case but i cant find it
answered on Mar 16, 2017
Go to the county court for the county where you lived when you were hurt. Look it up under your name.
Deployed in Korea. Soldier was injured Jan. 20th during PT, he sustained an ACL tear, MCL tear, medial meniscus bucket handle tear, lateral meniscus posterior root tear, and an LCL strain. He was seen by 2 military doctors who said that he needs to have surgery back home, he will have to keep the... View More
answered on Feb 7, 2017
The Colonel isn't "delaying" he is "deliberating." You know how the army works--he needs to get with either a lt or captain that maybe can nudge the adjutant to put the papers under the colonel's nose. Legal way for an enlisted guy to give the bird to a bird? Not in... View More
answered on Jan 14, 2017
When the tenant is injured due to an area over which the landlord kept responsibility or control, or when something breaks and the landlord knew or should have known about it.
I have a 15 year old daughter who had a brain tumor removed this past April. Her Neuro-oncologist made a referral to a geneticist because he said that in actuality cancers are rare in young people. I also have another daughter that had hodgkin's lymphoma in 2010. He said to have 2 siblings... View More
answered on Dec 6, 2016
You need to first help your family by having your water and house tested. Contact a member of Ks Assn for Justice who handles toxics--they give free consultations. The cases are incredibly tough to prove, though.
answered on Dec 1, 2016
This usually refers to an insurance company having to pay benefits regardless of who is at fault. It usually comes up when your own car insurance policy is required to pay at least the first $4,500 of your medical expenses, regardless of who is at fault. In Kansas these are referred to as PIP... View More
I feel it's because the road wasn't maintained - am I able to sue the county even if I'm getting money from my insurance company?
answered on Oct 30, 2016
Yes, sorta, but they are tough cases. Consult a member of the Ks. assn for justice--they give free consults. But those are very tough cases so don't hold your breath.
My ex-girlfriend and I lived together. We got into a heated argument because she is horribly abusive, and she abuses her son. I went off on her verbally in the privacy of my home where there is a reasonable expectation that it is a domain of privacy. I kicked her out and I now live alone. Since... View More
answered on Aug 16, 2016
Unlikely it's illegal. Over the phone it is in many states. Playing it could be viewed as intentional infliction of emotional distress, but that would be apointless case because if she has no money, the attorney would make you pay--and if she is manipulative and passive aggressive she may... View More
staying at a hotel, person went to front desk, was issued a key, then went into my room, took over 1000 dollars of my belongings, took personal information which was used to takeover my bank account. The person was not on my reservation nor on the list of people allowed in my room. I was offered... View More
answered on Jul 20, 2016
Talk to a member of the Kansas Trial Lawyers Assn /Assn for Justice--they give free consultations.Did you send a formal, itemized demand to the home office?
answered on Jan 4, 2016
There are a number of possibilities depending on your specific circumstances including: disability benefits (through insurance or a state public benefit), Social Security, or various forms of public assistance (welfare). You will need to discus this all with someone from social services in the... View More
Daughter has previous surgery on ovary twice. Was healing and back to work. She did not realize police were stopping her and thought it was fake cops televised on TV. No one ever approached car until 2nd person showed wouldn't identify self I called 911 but was too late. They lost it while I... View More
answered on Jul 14, 2015
This is a general Q&A tool. Contact injury and/or civil rights lawyers in your area to see if someone can assist. Good luck.
A visiting stocker from a greeting card corporation left a box in a hard-to- see place in a grocery store aisle causing a potential hazard. Premises liability.
answered on Jul 25, 2012
These cases are highly factually specific and dependent on state law. There may be liability for both if they played a part. The owner may have not discovered the alleged hazardous condition left by the vendor during routine inspections.You should consult a Kansas attorney. If you are a plaintiff... View More
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