Personal Injury Lawyer: In need of help?

In an instant, your life can be changed as a result of a car accident. The Blake Robinson Law Firm has first-hand knowledge of the ways in which a motor vehicle accident can impact the quality and enjoyment of your life. Accidents often result in property damage, lost wages, medical expenses, and serious bodily injuries. If you or someone you know has been injured as a result of a car accident, it is in your best interest to consult with a Manhattan, Kansas personal injury attorney soon after the accident.

Auto/ motorcycle accidents can cause permanent personal injuries. If left untreated or if treated improperly, injuries and pain from automobile accidents can last for extended periods of time, often resulting in significant pain and discomfort, as well as limitations in a person's physical activities. It is very important for car accident victims to seek proper medical attention if they have been injured as a result of an accident.

If you have been in an accident, it is critical that you consult with a Manhattan personal injury attorney as soon as possible. Blake Robinson Law will discuss your potential claim and available options, as well as work with the at-fault party's insurance company to make sure all of your personal and legal needs are handled effectively.

Another Accident on K-18 near Manhattan, KS

Yet another accident on K-18 leaves a person injured.  This is at least the fourth injury accident along this stretch of highway since construction began.  Clearly something more then driver negligence is the cause of these accidents.  The signs point to the construction detour being unnecessarily dangerous and is putting all drivers, careful or not, in needless danger of personal injury.

If you've been in an accident on K-18 be sure to contact a car accident attorney in Manhattan, KS for a free evaluation.

Important Information if You've Been in a Car Accident

When you are hurt in an auto accident, the first thing is to make sure you are getting the medical help you need.  Priority number one is getting better and being healthy.  

Your second priority should be to contact a lawyer. If you've been in a car accident in Manhattan, KS it's important to contact a local car accident lawyer who is familiar with the local court rules and procedures.  Sometimes an insurance company will try to contact you and ask you questions about the accident.  Do not answer their questions.  In all likelihood these companies are going to be looking for someone to pin liability on.  Even if you were not at fault it's best to instruct the insurance company that they should direct their questions to your attorney. 

This bellies the importance of contacting an attorney soon after you've been hurt in an accident.  Once you hire a car accident attorney, he or she will begin working for you to get the best possible outcome and "make you whole."

The term "make you whole" is underlying idea behind the personal injury lawsuit.  When you have a major personal injury, for example, if you lost a limb, it's the lawyer's job to help asses how the loss of that limb will negatively effect your life.  If you lose the ability to golf and you prior to the accident you loved to golf how do you quantify in terms of monetary value the loss of being able to play golf every Saturday?

Through the use of experts and medical professionals we try to get some idea of the loss which you suffered due to your unfortunate car accident.  The civil suit then makes the effort of recouping in monetary value what you've lost. 

If you've been in an accident and been injured it's important to contact a lawyer that can help you as sometimes certain time constraints in filing suit can prevent you from recovery.  Contact a Manhattan, KS car accident attorney today to help you when you need it most.

Car Accident Attorneys in Manhattan, KS

While we don't advertise like they do in bigger cities, it doesn't mean a Manhattan, KS car accident lawyer can't get you the recovery you deserve.

Topeka and Wichita aren't the only places to go, typically, lawyers in those areas will have to contact one in Manhattan anyway to assist with filings and local court rules. 

If you've been in a car accident in Manhattan, KS, or a car accident in Pottawatomie County, it's important to contact a Manhattan, KS attorney as soon as possible to preserve your rights.  Do not sign anything from an insurance company until you've contacted an attorney.  And do not admit fault.

When you call our office, you will get personal attention from a knowledgeable attorney that will help you evaluate your car accident or personal injury case.  This consultation is free and we work on a contingent basis for personal injury representation so we don't collect unless you collect. 

* Hiring an attorney is a complex and important decision and should not be based solely on advertisements (or a blog entry, for that matter) and you should consider your options to find an attorney right for you. This is not legal advice but simply information offered by  Blake Robinson Attorney at Law in Manhattan, KS. 

Manhattan, Kansas District Court and Manhattan, KS Municipal Court

In Manhattan, KS, like most cities, has a Municipal Court and a District Court.  There is a difference, and it's important to understand what the difference is. 

The Manhattan, KS Municipal Court serves the City of Manhattan and is the place of venue for traffic and misdemeanor crimes committed in within the city limits of Manhattan.  Manhattan Municipal Court is on 610 Colorado Street near Manhattan Catholic School.  The Municipal Court does not, however, handle felony criminal charges.  It's likely, that if you get a DUI in Manhattan, KS, this is the court in which you will need to appear. 

The Riley County District Court is the State Court which handles other, generally more serious, criminal matters.  The Riley County District Court also handles the appeals from the Municipal Court.  The District Court is located at 100 Courthouse Plaza which is in downtown Manhattan, KS at 5th and Poyntz.  This is also the Court which handles divorces, small claims, juvenile crimes, personal injury claims.  

Often, I am at the District Courthouse and get asked for the location of the Municipal court by someone who has come to the wrong courthouse.  If you find yourself late for a 9:00 a.m. docket at the wrong courthouse, fear not, the Municipal Courthouse is just a few blocks South of the District Courthouse and shouldn't take more than 5 minutes commute. 

If you find yourself in  a position where you need to be at either courthouse, you might need to contact an lawyer to represent you.  If this is the case, please call a Manhattan, KS lawyer in the area for knowledgeable, personalized legal service to help you solve your DUI, criminal charge, divorce, or personal injury.

*This blog is not meant to be legal advice and should not be taken as such, but is an informational service created by Manhattan, KS attorney.  Hiring a lawyer is an important decision and should not be made on the basis of a blog alone. 

You Don't Need to go to Topeka for Quality Personal Injury Trial Attorneys

Manhattan, Kansas is one of the, if not THE, best big little city in Kansas.  Forbes ranked Manhattan as the number 3 city for small businesses in the U.S.

Manhattan's growing population and the high number of drivers under the age of 25 means more vehicular accidents. Unfortunately, after a car accident many victims turn to Topeka, Kansas City, or Wichita to find an accident attorney to represent them even though the accident occurred in Riley County or one of the surrounding jurisdictions.

There's no need to go outside Northern Kansas to find a local attorney who has experience in highly detailed, highly contentious complex civil litigation and who is familiar with the local rules and practices.


* Hiring an attorney is a complex and important decision and should not be based solely on advertisements (or a blog entry, for that matter) and you should consider your options carefully to find an attorney right for you. This is not legal advice but simply a blog written by Blake Robinson Attorney at Law in Manhattan, KS for the main purpose of airing grievances and increasing traffic to his website.  If you have a legal problem and want an honest, frank, upfront evaluation of your case, please give him a call.