Cummings & Cummings, L.L.C.
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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…
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Winter is Coming, Put on Your Boots
The days are getting shorter, and it is definitely getting cold outside. While the ground is not yet white with snow, it is a good time to think about making sure that you have good winter boots on hand for when the flakes start to fly. While winter boots cannot prevent all winter weather related…
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Can I Contest My Kansas License Suspension?
When you are arrested in Kansas for driving under the influence of alcohol, you may contest the suspension of your driver’s license, in addition to defending yourself against the criminal charges that have been filed against you. While contesting a license suspension is not an option for every driver who has been arrested for driving…
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How Does a Traffic Stop Turn Into a DUI Investigation?
Anyone who has ever been stopped by the police recognizes that awful sinking feeling that occurs when you see those flashing lights in your rear view mirror. As you find a safe spot to pull over on the side of the road, your mind may be racing, leaving you wondering why the police officer is…
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Staying Safe During Harvest Time
As the warmth of summer gives way to the cool, crisp air of autumn, farmers and other workers who are bringing in this year’s harvest are working hard to bring in this year’s crops. Harvest season is a busy time of year, and for anyone working in the agricultural sector, it can be a dangerous…
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Winter Weather is Just One Thing to Watch Out for on Kansas Roads
The days are getting shorter, the nights are getting cooler, and the weather is getting more and more unpredictable. Wet leaves and rainy weather pose hazards to Kansas motorists during the autumn months, and the ice and snow of winter will be here in the not – too – distant future. Whether the roads are…
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Should Kansas Adopt a “Per Se” Law for DUI Drugs Criminal Cases?
With the announcement by the Justice Department this month that the federal government will not use federal law to trump state laws legalizing medical marijuana and recreational marijuana in small quantities, states may focus more on drugged driving. Drugged driving cases traditionally have been more difficult for law enforcement and prosecutors to prove because the…