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American households are carrying nearly twice as much medical debt as anyone previously believed, according to new research. In 2016, the estimated medical debt was $81 billion. Now, the amount Americans owe to hospitals, doctors, specialists, labs, and pharmacies is about $140 billion. This is just the tip of the iceberg, analysts say. The $140...

A driver going the wrong way in El Dorado, Kansas recently caused a fatal car accident, as these types of crashes are becoming increasingly common nationwide. The fatal wrong-way accident happened on Kansas Highway 254 on Friday, June 11, 2021, just west of El Dorado, according to KSN News. A 45-year-old Eureka woman was traveling...

At age 17, Karah Bosmeijer recalls brushing off the serious car accident she had with a semi-truck as "no big deal." Then, as she washed blood off of herself, Bosmeijer saw a piece of her skull reflected back to her in a mirror. It was at this point Bosmeijer started to reconsider. Perhaps the accident...

You may have heard Kansas is a "no-fault" state for car accidents, but how does that play out if you're actually in an accident? The no-fault system can be confusing to navigate, and if you don't know your rights, the insurance company may take advantage of that confusion. We understand how the no-fault system works...

Each year, Kansas roadways experience between 800 and 1,100 motorcycle accidents. Most motorcycle crash claims end in a settlement, but when they go to trial the process almost always takes longer. At Warner Law Offices in Wichita, our motorcycle accident lawyers represent a lot of injured riders every year. We understand the process and how...

The tragic fact is that fatal car accidents in Kansas are on the rise. The state is trying to reverse the trend, but the outcome of those efforts is uncertain. According to the Fiscal Year 2021 Kansas Highway Safety Plan, motor vehicle accidents claimed the lives of 376 Kansans in 2015. As if that is...

If a medical professional harmed you or a loved one, you might be thinking about taking legal action. You also might wonder whether you have a case. Medical malpractice claims are complex. Not all doctor mistakes rise to the level of negligence, but many do. You should speak to an experienced medical malpractice lawyer if...

The Kansas "Move Over" law was initially passed in 2000. The law was designed to protect roadside construction workers, police, emergency responders, DOT workers and stranded motorists. The law applies to drivers who travel on major highways that have two or more lanes that run in the same direction. Drivers are required to switch to...

We rely on 18-wheelers to transport goods and products across the country, but that doesn't make the thought of getting into a serious accident with a tractor-trailer any less nerve-racking. If you get into a collision involving a large commercial vehicle, you could be severely injured or killed. Moreover, truck accidents on busy highways often...

If you were involved in a serious traffic collision that was someone else's fault, you may be entitled to compensation through a car accident claim. Typically, the damages that you can pursue compensation for include medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. There are some cases where your attorney will pursue punitive damages. What...