Cummings & Cummings, L.L.C.
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Kansas Criminal Defense Attorney Discusses DUI Penalties
While some people learn after their first DUI incident that drinking and driving is not worth the safety risks and penalties, the habit of drinking and driving can be a tough one to break. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for subsequent DUI offenses to occur once a person has already been convicted of driving while…
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Do You Need an Attorney to Defend You Against Your Misdemeanor Charges?
If you have been charged with a misdemeanor, you may not be thinking about retaining a criminal defense attorney to defend you against the charges. You may feel like you can represent yourself, and that it is no big deal. After all, it’s only a misdemeanor, right? If these thoughts seem familiar, here are some…
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Four Reasons Why You Need an Attorney After a Tractor Trailer Accident in Kansas
Many of us share the road with tractor trailers at least a couple of times a day, as we drive to and from work. We share the road with them at many other times, too. At almost any time of the day or night, tractor trailers can be seen on Kansas highways. Although the drivers…
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What to do if Your Insurer Refuses to Play Fair
You may be experiencing a great deal of pain and suffering as a result of an automobile accident, premises liability accident, or other type of accident that left you injured. Your medical bills are beginning to pile up, and more are on the way because your injuries require rehabilitation and follow up care. To make…
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How Long Will my Kansas Personal Injury Case Take?
A common question about personal injury lawsuits is how much time the injured party must wait before they can recover financially for the damages they have suffered. This is a very important question, because without a doubt, being injured is expensive. Not only do injured parties lose income when they miss work because of their…
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Kansas Single Car Accidents are Dangerous and Often Deadly
This past weekend, a fiery single-car crash in Santa Clarita, California claimed the life of actor Paul Walker and his racing team partner, Roger Rodas. Walker is perhaps best known for his work in the “Fast & Furious” movies. The accident occurred following a typhoon relief charity benefit event for Walker’s non-profit organization, Reach Out…
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Assessing Damages in Brain Injury Cases in Kansas
Personal injury cases of any kind are difficult for not only the accident victim, but also for their family and friends. The upheaval that an injury can cause in the life of the victim and those around them can last for months, and even years, following the injury. In the case of victims whose injuries…
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Frightening Facts About Pedestrian Accidents in Kansas
Many Kansas parents are already busy helping their children get their Halloween costumes ready for parties, trick-or-treating, and other fun things later this month. While Halloween can be a fun holiday for families, there are some frightening statistics about pedestrian accidents on Halloween that are enough to make any parent’s skin crawl. Did you know…
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How to Avoid Adding Fuel to the Fire During Your DUI Investigation
Whether or not you are driving under the influence of alcohol, the stress of being pulled over by a police officer who has already concluded that you are drunk can make even the most sober driver act a little strangely. If you can remain calm under all of that pressure, and remember the following tips,…
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Blood Test Results Suppressed in Lawrence, KS DUI Case
Being accused of driving under the influence of alcohol is a serious matter. Fortunately, the rights of persons who are accused of driving under the influence of alcohol are protected, just like the rights of anyone else who has been accused of a crime. Perhaps the most important thing that all people should remember, in…