House Bill Increases Insurance Coverage of Semi Trucks to $2M

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Congress is currently working on new legislation that would raise the minimum insurance coverage required to operate a semi-truck in the United States. H.R. 2 is a transportation bill, called the INVEST in America Act, that is moving through the US House. Of course, given the congressional focus on stimulus legislation and related Covid measures,
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Common Legal Issues When Representing Hispanic Clients

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Given the continued Covid-related restrictions on in-person meetings, most attorneys are turning to videoconferencing to discuss important legal issues. I recently gave a remote video webinar presentation to the Kansas Trial Lawyers Association. As a Hispanic bilingual attorney, I was able to share my experiences in representing Hispanic clients in trucking and other civil cases. Here
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It’s a Welcomed Sight – Kansas Courts are Reopening!

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Kansas courts have been slowed or closed during the Covid pandemic, a familiar sight we’ve all grown accustomed to over the past few months. Jury trials, hearings, and other in-person activities in most lawsuits have been put on hold since March, but Kansas Courts are beginning to reopen. While we continued to fight for our
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Claims for both Property Damage and Personal Injuries from an Automobile Crash in Kansas

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There are two common questions after a person is hurt in an automobile crash. 1) How do I get my vehicle repaired? 2) How will my medical bills be paid for my personal injuries? It is important to understand that insurance policies and Kansas law have different rules that apply to property damage (to the
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What YOU should know about Kansas Personal Injury Protection (PIP) Coverage

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Kansas is one of several no-fault auto insurance states. According to Kansas law, every person who is a titled owner of a vehicle is required to carry auto insurance. What you may not know, is that every auto insurance policy includes personal injury protection (PIP) coverage.  People injured in car crashes are often faced with
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