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Common Questions about Kansas Pedestrian Accidents [Part II]
This is the second half of our two-part blog post that answers common inquiries that we receive about pedestrian accidents in Kansas. While motor vehicle collisions are inherently dangerous, pedestrians that are struck by a motor vehicle face a risk of serious injury and wrongful death that is exponentially higher than vehicle occupants. While we…
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Common Questions about Kansas Pedestrian Accidents [Part I]
Motor vehicle accidents cause enormous hardships for both injury victims and their families every year. Collisions involving cars and other vehicles can cause permanent injury and wrongful death to drivers and passengers. However, pedestrians face a unique risk because they do not benefit from the protections of being enclosed in the steel frame of a…
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Why Kansas Construction Accident Injury Claims Can Be Complicated
If you work in the construction trades, you are probably well aware of the many dangers that can result in devastating injuries to those working on a construction project. Legal claims for financial compensation that arise out of construction accidents can be extremely complicated because of factors, such as the severity of injury, applicability of…
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What Should I Do When I Am Asked to Take Field Sobriety Tests in Kansas?
While many people have seen field sobriety tests (FSTs) portrayed for laughs on television and in the movies, the reality is that these awkward and unfamiliar tests that require both physical coordination and mental concentration can have very serious consequences. If you are stopped in Kansas, the police officer will probably ask you to perform…
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What Every Driver with a BAC of .08 Percent or Higher in a Kansas DUI Case Should Know
Most people stopped and arrested for DUI justifiably worry about their future, liberty and driving privileges. While it is common to ask drivers to submit to a breath test to determine the driver’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC), these results can be compromised by the presence of “mouth alcohol.” While some motorists in Kansas are familiar…
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Why You Need a Kansas Criminal Defense Attorney before Criminal Charges Are Filed
When people are arrested for the first time or otherwise lack experience with the criminal justice system, there is a natural tendency to want to cooperate in the hope that your candor and helpfulness will merit approval from police so that you can obtain your release. This same urge to make the case go away…
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Frequently Asked Questions about DUI in Kansas [Part II]
This is the second installment of our two-part blog covering frequently asked questions regarding DUI in Kansas. While we attempt to address some of the most common issues that concern prospective clients that contact us, we encourage you to review Part I of this FAQ on Kansas DUI and contact us to arrange a free…
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Frequently Asked Questions about DUI in Kansas [Part I]
Many Kansas motorists assume that the odds of being arrested for DUI are fairly low, but the reality is that 1.5 million people are arrested for DUI annually. The short-term penalties for a DUI may include but are not limited to incarceration, significant fines, probation, installation of an ignition interlock device (IID), alcohol classes and…
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Evidence Shows Universal Motorcycle Helmet Laws Save Lives
Many motorcycle enthusiasts are staunchly opposed to mandatory helmets laws because they view them as an unwarranted infringement of a rider’s personal freedom of choice. Although there are legitimate liberty issues surrounding mandatory helmet laws, there is a substantial body of evidence supporting the view that wearing a motorcycle helmet that meets minimum Department of…
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Supreme Court Case to Consider Warrantless DNA Testing of Arrestees
Anyone who watches crime show dramas on televisions has some awareness of the fundamental role that DNA evidence plays in a wide range of criminal cases including rape, murder and other violent crimes. Despite the widespread use of DNA evidence, many privacy advocates, criminal defense attorneys and Constitutional scholars have voiced concern about the lack…