Personal Injury

Are you familiar with 13th Street in Wichita’s Riverside neighborhood? If you are, you may know that it is among the most dangerous parts of the city in terms of driving. One particular intersection and stretch of 13th Street has raised safety concerns among residents, according to KWCH12. Incidents that prompted a call for change “A couple of weeks […]

Pedestrian accidents happen far too often throughout the state of Kansas, especially in large cities such as Wichita. Unlike drivers in cars, pedestrians don’t have vehicle frames, airbags, and seatbelts protecting them. Injuries sustained in these accidents are often serious and potentially even fatal.  Pedestrians are often struck by distracted drivers, speeders, reckless drivers or drunk […]

Operating a farm tractor can be extremely dangerous, even for those who are experienced. If a piece of equipment malfunctions, and accident can happen that leaves someone seriously hurt.  That’s exactly what happened to a Reno County man who was planting wheat. The man was operating a tractor pulling a 30-foot “no-till” drill. He reportedly got off the tractor and […]

Kansas motorists will face the added risk of slow-moving tractors, combines and other farm machinery through the autumn harvest season. The Miami County Republic notes tractors, combines and other equipment are required to display slow-moving vehicle (SMV) reflective triangles and hazard lights when traveling on public roads. The signs signify that the equipment is moving at […]

Amusement parks advertise themselves as safe, enjoyable places for the whole family to have fun. Those responsible for constructing, maintaining and managing these attractions are held to the highest standard to ensure that injuries don’t occur. That’s why five people are currently being charged in the death of a 10-year-old boy who suffered a fatal […]

Amusement parks, carnivals and fairs are plentiful in summertime. Given that these events and rides are open to the public, site owners and ride operators owe a duty of care to ensure both are reasonably safe, and that the public is warned of any dangers that may not be open and obvious. When a 10-year-old […]

Starting this summer, the three biggest universities in Kansas will be allowed to ban firearms at large sporting events. That’s thanks to a ruling by the Kansas Board of Regents’ governance committee, which approved the schools’ requests for this and other security measures, including: These measures could be installed either temporarily or permanently, on the […]

Parents know that the holiday season means kids will be getting gifts. Between you and your extended family members all purchasing presents for your children during the festive time of the year, kids are likely to get a big haul and have lots of new toys to enjoy. This should be a joyous time for […]

Attendees at a concert waiting to hear a popular rapper perform found themselves in a dangerous situation when shots were fired back stage. The sound of the gunshots caused a panic to break out in the crowd waiting for the concert to begin. The concert attendees began a massive stampede to get out of the […]