TEXTING AND CELL PHONES IN KANSAS

In the State of Kansas, texting is illegal for all drivers of all ages and cell phone usage is banned for all learner permit and intermediate license holders.  Many cities in Kansas have adopted their own ordinances relating to cell phone usage.

            In the City of Manhattan cell phone usage is illegal in a motor vehicle, unless the cellphone is configured for hands-free use.  A misunderstanding about the texting law in Kansas is that drivers can still be ticketed for checking their cell phones or sending text messages while they're at a stoplight.

            Distracted driving is a common cause of accidents on Kansas roadways. If you cause an accident while using your cell phone in Kansas you can be held responsible if someone is hurt or killed.

            Injured in Manhattan, Kansas, Geary County, or Pottawatomie County?  Injured anywhere in North Central Kansas? Call and a personal injury  attorney in the area to provide aggressive prosecution of the person who hurt you.

Personal Injury in Manhattan, Kansas

Personal injury is a term of art used to refer to the tort of negligence which causes bodily injury to some individual. Negligence can come in many forms including negligent operation of a motor vehicle that results in a wreck or some other type of damage.   When you are in an automobile accident and you are hurt it's a personal injury claim.  Generally the person who caused the accident due to their negligence should be on the hook to "make whole" the person they harmed.  This means compensating the injured party for their medical bills, lost work, lost property, and any other types of loss arising from the car accident.

When insurance companies are involved their goal is not to make a person whole but to limit the cost in terms of payout they must make to the injured party.  Their sole purpose is to pay as little as possible.

It's a competent personal injury attorney's job to maximize recover by holding the insurance company to their duty.  When a personal injury attorney insurance take notice and low-ball offers usually cease.    Contact from the opposing insurance company will also stop.

Injured in Manhattan, Kansas, Geary County, or Pottawatomie County?  Injured anywhere in North Central Kansas? Call and a personal injury  attorney in the area to provide aggressive prosecution of the person who hurt you.

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.

Injured in a Car Accident - What to do

The unfortunate reality of our society is that we are so mobile and vehicles have become so essential to our every day lives that almost everyone, at some point, will be involved in a car accident.   Accidental deaths are the 5th leading cause of death in the United States, this includes deaths caused by car accidents.

Injuries caused by car accidents can be life-threatening or minor.  Even at low speed, a car accident can leave you incapacitated or with the life-long effects of a traumatic brain injury.   These types of injuries can leave a family reeling and many questions unanswered.

The best thing you can do after you've been injured in a car accident is contact a knowledgeable car accident attorney.  Insurance companies can be relentless in their "investigation" to try to pin blame on you in order to protect themselves from liability.  Going as far as visiting you or a loved one in the hospital to obtain witness statements and signed waivers.  

If you've been injured in a car accident you should do the following:

1. Don't sign anything or admit liability.
2. Preserve evidence. (This includes the vehicle involved in the accident, photos, and medical records).
3.Contact an attorney who knows how to deal with insurance companies. 

Too often I hear about the family who has a loved one hurt in an automobile accident but don't want to get lawyers involved because they're "not that type of people."  The problem is when you're going up against an insurance company, the insurance company is "that type of people." When you or a loved one is hurt in a car accident, you need someone who will go up against the insurance company to get the results you deserve.

Get started today by contacting a local Manhattan, KS attorney for a free consultation and case evaluation for your car accident injury.

Manhattan, KS Attorney Opening New Office Space in Downtown Manhattan

Our new office is opening in downtown Manhattan, Kansas!  In the coming weeks we will be finalizing the office space at 211 S. 4th Street in Manhattan, Kansas for the Manhattan, Kansas Attorney's new office. 

The new office will feature a formal meeting room and library as well as reception area and guest seating.  If you need a consultation for a DUI or criminal defense case in Manhattan, Junction City, or Pottawatomie, Kansas, give us a call and come on by to check out our new office. 

We're also currently doing evaluations on personal injury claims from victims of car accidents.   Don't let the insurance company take advantage of you.  Contact a Manhattan, KS car accident injury attorney BEFORE you talk to any insurance agents.  If you were injured in a car accident our thorough evaluations and free initial consultation will give you piece of mind in the event you have a claim for monetary recovery.  Now that the office is operational we can get you in for an evaluation with very little notice. 

If you'd like to learn more or set up an appointment with Blake A. Robinson, contact us (Manhattanksattorney.com) today.

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.

Motorcycle Accident in Pottawatomie County

The ad campaign "look twice, save a life" is especially relevant after a motorcycle accident near Highway 24 in Pottawatomie County caused undisclosed injuries to a Manhattan resident.  The man was life-flighted to Topeka.

Motorcycle accidents typically occur due to failure to see a motorcycle.  Motorcycles are smaller and even in broad daylight, difficult to spot especially when one is not paying close attention.   Tragically, the brunt of injuries are sustained by motorcyclists who have little protection in the form of seat belts or airbags.

Looking twice might have prevented this accident. 

If you've been involved in a motorcycle accident, contact a Manhattan, KS personal injury attorney to help you get the compensation you deserve. 

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.