Your August To-Do List in Wichita, Kansas

As a personal injury attorney in Wichita, Kansas, I understand the importance of keeping family safe.

Surprisingly, many injury cases involving children have to do with what may seem like harmless entertainment.

Bounce houses are popular, inflatable entertainment often seen at church picnics, county and mall fairs, and birthday parties.

According to an article from CNN, a pediatric emergency physician in Columbus, Ohio noticed a spike in injuries from bounce houses. He launched a nationwide study to see just how many of these injuries have occurred across the U.S. [Read more…]

We are constantly watching news from the medical field in an effort to keep the public informed about any major changes or risks.

A recent article from Medical News Today revealed some startling statistics about medical malpractice.

According to the piece, almost 160,000 deaths per year in the United States are a result of misdiagnosing patients or making diagnostic errors. This is obviously one of the most costly and dangerous mistakes a physician can make. [Read more…]

As experienced attorneys in Wichita, we see the pain and frustration of people who have fallen victim to medical errors and negligence. We truly do sympathize with these people and don’t want anyone to experience pain that could have been prevented.

As a result, we’ve compiled some tips that you, as a patient, can use when visiting a physician. Medical malpractice is never your fault, and while it is always a possibility, applying these four ideas to your next doctor’s visit could greatly decrease the chance of a medical error. [Read more…]

With very few exceptions, if you’re hurt on the job, you are entitled to compensation through the Kansas workers’ compensation system, via the Kansas Department of Labor (DOL). Depending on the specific circumstances, you could be able to receive various benefits, including the following:

Paid Medical Bills

Under Kansas workers’ compensation law, an employee who is injured at work is entitled to “all medical treatment that may be needed to cure or relieve the effects of the injury.” In addition to paying for your medical care, your employer is responsible for choosing which doctor/facility provides your treatment. You may also be entitled to mileage reimbursement for your visits to the doctor. [Read more…]

When a business owner hires a person to perform work for the company, how the individual is classified becomes extremely important. Whether he or she is a volunteer, an intern, a contractor, or a full employee will have legal and financial ramifications for the company.

We’ve talked about the IRS and DOL penalties for misclassifying employees already. And now, the outcome of a recent lawsuit demonstrates the legal penalties that an employer faces when the company misclassifies employees.

This lawsuit, filed by two interns who worked on the film Black Swan, accused Fox Searchlight and parent company Fox Entertainment Company of violating the Fair Labor Standards Act and New York Labor Law, according to an ABC news article. [Read more…]

When you’re injured after an on-the-job accident, the last thing you want to think about is your finances. You likely want to focus on recovering and returning to work. Unfortunately, the financial stuff becomes extremely important (and often stressful) when you’re unable to work and seeking workers’ compensation benefits.

And even when workers’ compensation benefits are obtained, financial questions persist. [Read more…]

The circus has the kind of charm and wonder that takes one back to childhood. And this summer, you can share that feeling with your own kids at Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Fully Charged.

This exciting event offers amazing performances, stunning thrills, and a lot of laughs. The circus will feature performances including:

• Knife-throwing
• High-wire stunts [Read more…]