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Posted By Hutton & Hutton Law Firm, LLC 5-Mar-2018

How Do Insurance Companies Determine Pain & Suffering?

Call (316) 313-4730 Right Away if You Are Suffering Due to an Accident or Injury Accidents can result in an immense amount of pain and a great deal of suffering for those involved—but when is it enough to sue for damages known as “pain ...

Posted By Hutton & Hutton Law Firm, LLC 21-Nov-2017

What to Do if You Can't Afford a Personal Injury Lawyer

Avoid Large Legal Fees in Your Personal Injury Case If you have been injured due to the reckless behavior or negligence of another person (such as in cases of workplace injury, premises liability cases, car accidents, etc.), your future health and ...

Posted By Hutton & Hutton Law Firm, LLC 8-Nov-2017

Major Causes of Distracted Driving

Distracted driving is a major problem in the United States and, while cell phones are certainly a major contributing factor, they are not the only causes of distracted driving. Any activity that requires a driver to devote his or her attention to ...

Posted By Hutton & Hutton Law Firm, LLC 30-Oct-2017

Tips to Prevent Car Accidents

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 32,000 people died in car crashes across the United States in 2013, which continued to increase over the years. Thousands more were injured, many of which were severe and ...

Posted By Hutton & Hutton Law Firm, LLC 23-Oct-2017

What is a Split Liability Agreement?

Liability is not always clear when an accident occurs. In such cases, it might have to be split, which will still allow the injured party to receive some much-needed compensation even if he or she was partly at fault for the accident. However, it is ...

Posted By Hutton & Hutton Law Firm, LLC 16-Oct-2017

Who Had the Right of Way?

Many accidents that occur on the roadways are preventable and, in some cases, the result of a lack of understanding regarding who has the right of way. Technically, the law does not actually grant the right of way, but rather states to whom other ...

Posted By Hutton & Hutton Law Firm, LLC 5-Oct-2017

Don't Post About Your Injury on Social Media

Social media is everywhere nowadays, beckoning users to overshare every detail of their lives, from what they ate for dinner to vacation photos and their innermost thoughts. While this can be a fun way to stay in touch with family members, friends, ...

Posted By Hutton & Hutton Law Firm, LLC 29-Sep-2017

What If My Injuries Present Themselves Long After An Accident?

If you were involved in an accident, your first priority should be to seek medical attention right away. You might feel fine, but painful symptoms often do not appear in the immediate aftermath of an accident. If you wait too long, the treatment you ...

Posted By Hutton & Hutton Law Firm, LLC 13-Sep-2017

How Long Does Whiplash Last?

Whiplash is one of the most common soft tissue injuries suffered by those involved in car accidents. Unfortunately, this potentially severe injury is often brushed aside as minor. If you believe you have sustained a whiplash injury, seek medical ...

Posted By Hutton & Hutton Law Firm, LLC 1-Sep-2017

Beware Of Swimming Pool Accidents This Summer

Swimming pools are often the crown jewel of summertime, presenting an opportunity for people to cool down while having fun. However, safety should not be neglected. The last thing you want is your fun summer day at the pool to end in a tragic ...

Posted By Hutton & Hutton Law Firm, LLC 11-Jul-2017

What is an Attractive Nuisance?

Trespassing is illegal--but only in certain circumstances. Many people are unaware property owners may be held liable if a trespasser is injured due to the negligence of the property owner. While it may sound ridiculous to compensate trespassers for ...

Posted By Hutton & Hutton Law Firm, LLC 4-Jul-2017

What is the Statue of Limitations for Personal Injury & Wrongful Death in Kansas?

Statute of limitations for personal injury or wrongful death refer to the restriction of time in which a person can file a lawsuit regarding an accident or injury at the hands of another. These limitations are determined particularly by the state in ...

Posted By Hutton & Hutton Law Firm, LLC 27-Jun-2017

Summer Road Trip Prep

Summer is probably one of the best times of the year to take a road trip; most places are fairly warm, and inclement weather is rarer. However, there are a few safety precautions you should take before getting on the road. Here are our top tips for ...

Posted By Hutton & Hutton Law Firm, LLC 13-Jun-2017

Daycare Injuries

Nothing frightens parents more than thoughts of their children being injured. However, with summer break here, many children will be spending time in daycare while their parents continue to work. The danger lies in a parent’s unfamiliarity with ...

Posted By Hutton & Hutton Law Firm, LLC 1-Jun-2017

June Is National Safety Month

Personal injuries have become so commonplace the National Safety Council (NSC) has named June National Safety Month. NSC and thousands of other organizations across the country have made it their mission to raise awareness of safety risks across the ...

Posted By Hutton & Hutton Law Firm, LLC 5-Apr-2017

The Long-Term Effects of a Traumatic Brain Injury

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is considered one of the most serious injuries a person can suffer. It is defined as any trauma or blow to the head which disrupts the normal functioning of the brain, resulting in several long-term effects. TBI is ...

Posted By Hutton & Hutton Law Firm, LLC 29-Mar-2017

Can I Sue the Owner for a Dog Bite Injury?

Dog attacks can result in severe injuries, which are often sustained by young children. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), millions of people suffer injuries from dog bites every year, with hundreds of thousands ...

Posted By Hutton & Hutton Law Firm, LLC 30-Jan-2017

Top Personal Injury Claim Mistakes

The personal injury claims process is complex. When you try to navigate the process without the help of a lawyer, you may fall victim to common mistakes that can hurt your claim. Here are some common mistakes that people make when they are preparing ...

Posted By Hutton & Hutton Law Firm, LLC 25-Jan-2017

What Is Pain & Suffering in a Personal Injury Case

Many personal injury claims allow injured victims to recover damages for pain and suffering. But what does that mean? How do you quantify emotional damages? Pain and suffering damages can be complicated and difficult to assess, which is why it is ...

Posted By Hutton & Hutton Law Firm, LLC 20-Jan-2017

Child Injuries in Personal Injury Claims

Children are far more fragile than adults, and will typically suffer from more serious injuries in accidents. As parents, seeing your child endure pain is one of the most difficult experiences, especially when it was caused by another person’s ...

Posted By Hutton & Hutton Law Firm, LLC 17-Jan-2017

Things Insurance Adjusters Don't Tell You

One of the most frustrating aspects of a personal injury claim is dealing with claims adjusters. On the surface, it may seem like they are trying to help you, but insurance companies will rarely act in your best interests. Before talking to insurance ...

Posted By Hutton & Hutton Law Firm, LLC 14-Nov-2016

Four Driving Tips to Help Keep You Safe This Thanksgiving

While Thanksgiving and the holidays can be a time for family and celebration, they can also bring an increased risk of car accidents. According to the American Automobile Association, more than 46 million Americans are predicted to travel more than ...

Posted By Hutton & Hutton Law Firm, LLC 3-Nov-2016

How to Choose the Right Personal Injury Attorney

The Centers for Disease for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that there will be more than 40 million emergency care visits in America each year. Not even accounting for nonemergency medical treatment caused by accidents, the odds of you ...

Posted By Hutton & Hutton Law Firm, LLC 29-Sep-2016

Car and Bus Safety Tips for Back to School

Now that summer is behind us, many children are already back in school. Along with the cooler fall weather that this time of year brings, this also means that more and more school buses and parents will be back on the roads bringing their kids to and ...

Posted By Hutton & Hutton Law Firm, LLC 15-Sep-2016

5 Common Delayed Car Accident Injury Symptoms

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 5 million traffic collisions happen in the United States every year, with more than 1.5 million of these crashes resulting in injury to those involved. While many of ...

Posted By Hutton & Hutton Law Firm, LLC 18-Aug-2016

Choosing the Right Doctor After a Car Accident

When a person is injured, their normal reaction is to visit their trusted family doctor, get patched up, and continue on their way. This is perfectly acceptable in most scenarios, as many individuals and families have already established a ...

Posted By Hutton & Hutton Law Firm, LLC 4-Aug-2016

The Do's and Don'ts of Car Accident Claims

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), roughly six million motorists in the United States are involved in traffic accidents each year. Most of these accidents result in the involved parties filing a claim with their ...

Posted By Hutton & Hutton Law Firm, LLC 9-May-2016

Medical Errors Now Third Leading Cause of Death in United States

Many would be shocked to read this statistic: approximately 250,000 people die each year as a result of medical errors. According to research led by Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine professor of surgery Martin Makary, preventable medical ...

Posted By Hutton & Hutton Law Firm, LLC 6-Apr-2016

Are Multiple Parties Liable for My Accident?

An interesting multi-defendant residential slip and fall lawsuit filed in O’Fallon, Missouri displays how personal injury claims can sometimes be extremely complex and involve multiple different areas of law. An O’Fallon man was recently ...

Posted By Hutton & Hutton Law Firm, LLC 14-Mar-2016

KS Train Derailment Likely Caused by Bend in Rail

An Amtrak train traveling from Los Angeles to Chicago that derailed in the early morning hours of March 14 th, 2016 may have occurred due to a bend in the rail. The derailment occurred about 160 miles outside of Wichita and resulted in five train ...

Posted By Hutton & Hutton Law Firm, LLC 16-Feb-2016

An Overview of Auto Product Liability Claims in KS

Have you suffered an injury as the result of a flaw in your vehicle? If a defect in the design, manufacturing, or marketing of your car, truck, ATV, or motorcycle has caused you injury, you may be able to file a product liability claim in pursuit of ...

Posted By Hutton & Hutton Law Firm, LLC 13-Jan-2016

Electronic Onboard Recorders and Injury Claims

In the United States, many commercial vehicles such as interstate trucking and buses are required to be fitted with an electronic onboard recorder (EOBR). These digital instruments record the amount of time that a vehicle is being driven, taking the ...

Posted By Hutton & Hutton Law Firm, LLC 29-Sep-2015

What is My Car Accident Case Worth?

After getting into a car accident that was due to someone else’s negligence, you should start to take the proper steps to seek compensation for your injuries and repairs. But how is this even done? You can’t hope to point to the damage ...

Posted By Hutton & Hutton Law Firm, LLC 16-Jan-2014

Gel Based Fuels & Firepot Burn Injury Litigation

Hutton & Hutton is now accepting cases involving burn injuries associated with the use of alcohol-based fuel gels and "firepots." Hutton & Hutton has a team of experts who have experience involving explosions caused by gel based ...

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