Personal Injury

Divorce often involves financial choices that can have long-lasting effects on our future. With so much change happening at once, it’s easy to make decisions in the moment that create long-term issues. Whether it’s dividing property, handling debt, or managing support obligations, approaching each decision with a clear understanding of your financial situation can help prevent missteps...

If you’re thinking about filing for divorce in Jackson County, Kansas, it’s important to understand the path ahead. While every case is different, the court follows a standard set of steps to divide property, determine custody, and resolve support issues. Having clear expectations about what’s involved in the process can help you make informed decisions from the start. Filing For Divorce In...

When someone hires a personal injury lawyer, the goal is often to get clear guidance and support after an accident or injury. But to make the most of that relationship, it’s important to ask the right questions. Clients benefit from being informed—and attorneys can provide better direction when communication is open and purposeful. Our colleagues at Marsh | Rickard | Bryan, LLC will go over...

After a car accident, many of us expect that filing a claim will lead the insurance company to review the details, cover the damages, and handle the process fairly. But in practice, their approach is often more focused on limiting financial liability. Insurance companies operate as businesses, and their handling of claims reflects that goal. From the moment a report is filed, they begin...

Medical care is usually the first concern following a car accident. Once that care is underway, many people are surprised to learn how much weight their medical records carry in determining the outcome of a legal claim. These records provide a factual foundation for how and when injuries occurred, what treatment was necessary, and how the injury may continue to affect daily life. Without...

Most of us expect surgery to go as planned and for recovery to happen without major issues. But when a surgical error occurs, the road to recovery can change significantly. These errors can range from operating on the wrong site to leaving surgical instruments inside the body, and they often lead to longer recovery times, additional medical procedures, and emotional distress. For patients and...

When we think about divorce, dividing assets usually comes to mind first, but handling debt is just as important. Marital debt can include credit cards, mortgages, auto loans, medical bills, and other liabilities accumulated during the marriage. Dividing this debt fairly is part of the legal process and can have long-term financial effects on both parties. The decisions made in this part of...

When a relationship ends and children are part of the picture, how we communicate with a co-parent has a big impact on how everyone—especially the kids—adapts to the changes. Even if the separation was difficult, keeping things respectful and child-focused helps build a stable foundation. Post-separation communication is not always easy, but there are ways to make it more effective and less...

A dog bite can suddenly make a once-comfortable neighborhood feel tense and uncertain. When the dog that bites you belongs to a neighbor, it adds a personal layer to an already serious issue. Injuries from dog bites range from minor wounds to lasting damage, and how we respond can affect both our physical recovery and legal options. Whether the bite happens during a friendly visit or while...

After a slip and fall on someone else’s property, the facts surrounding the incident are often quickly disputed. Property owners might deny fault, witnesses may be hard to track down, and memories can fade over time. In many of these cases, surveillance footage becomes one of the most reliable forms of evidence available. It can provide a clear, time-stamped record of the incident and support...