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Comparative Negligence and Assumption of Risk in Kansas Personal Injury Cases

The assumption of risk doctrine is a common law standard in personal injury law. In some states, the doctrine can be asserted as an affirmative defense to prevent recovery in a personal injury case. Kansas courts traditionally limited the doctrine to… Read More
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Who Pays Compensation If an Uninsured or Underinsured Driver Injures You?

If you receive injuries in an auto accident caused by another driver, Kansas law allows you to recover compensation from the at-fault driver when certain requirements are met. Even though state laws require every driver to carry insurance, the at-fau… Read More
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Calculation of Compensation in a Kansas Personal Injury Case

If you receive injuries due to the negligence of another person, Kansas law may allow you to recover compensation from the at-fault party. Damages is the term often used to describe this compensation. When a claim meets all the legal requirements, th… Read More
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Comparative Negligence Rules in Kansas Personal Injury Cases

If you receive injuries caused by another person, you may have a personal injury claim. Examples include auto accidents, dangerous property injuries (like a slip and fall), and harm from defective products. To recover compensation, the injured person… Read More
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Kansas No-Fault Personal Injury Protection

A Kansas law establishes a no-fault auto insurance system in the state. Personal Injury Protection, known as PIP, is one of the types of coverage required for car owners. Everyone who owns a car, drives, or rides in an automobile should understand th… Read More
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Distracted Driving Accidents

Kansas law makes it illegal to text while driving, because texting creates a driver distraction that causes accidents. Other forms of distracted driving are equally dangerous, even though they may not be illegal. If you receive injuries because of a… Read More
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Proving Fault in a Kansas Auto Accident

Under the Kansas no-fault auto insurance laws, you may only be able recover compensation from an at-fault driver if your injuries meet one of the thresholds established in the no-fault law. If you do have the basis for a claim, you need to establish… Read More
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Why Should I Hire a Car Accident Lawyer?

If you receive injuries in a car accident and someone else caused the crash, hiring a car accident lawyer is often the only way to receive full and fair compensation for your injuries and losses. The car accident lawyers at Sloan Law Firm help accide… Read More
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Can You Sue for Slip and Fall in Kansas?

If you receive injuries because of a slip and fall on another person’s business or private property, you may be able to recover compensation under Kansas law. This type of personal injury case is referred to as premises liability. Common premises l… Read More
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Whiplash, Concussion, and Other Common Car Accident Injury Types

Although some injuries are more common than others, there are many car accident injury types. Whiplash and concussion are injuries that many auto accident victims suffer. These injuries may not be immediately apparent and can be very dangerous. Often… Read More
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