Legal Insights & Updates

Whiplash isn't 'just a sore neck.' It's a soft-tissue injury that can radiate into the shoulders and back, disrupt sleep and work, and linger for months without proper care.

Most injury claims in Kansas must be filed within 2 years. Evidence fades fast, so start early.

Kansas's no-fault system (PIP) gets bills paid first—then you pursue the at-fault driver for the rest. Here's how benefits, deadlines and liens work in Sedgwick County claims.

Quick Answer: PIP pays first. Health insurance may help next. The at-fault driver's insurer pays last, after proof of fault and damages.

Quick Answer: If you feel sore, miss work, or the other driver blames you, talk to a lawyer. In Kansas, you generally have 2 years to file an injury case. PIP pays first, but it may not cover everything.

If you were just hit in the Wichita metro, the actions you take in the first 72 hours can make or break your injury claim. This checklist is built for crashes on Kellogg (US-54/400), I-135, I-235 and K-96, and aligns with Kansas law and what local insurers demand.

A printable checklist covering photos, witnesses, medical and employment records, plus truck-specific data to preserve early.

Last-mile carriers, gig drivers, and tight deadlines change how liability and insurance work—what to know after a crash.

From fatigue and speed to maintenance and loading errors, learn the patterns behind serious trucking collisions—and what to do next.