The experienced attorneys at The Law office of Paul Hogan, LLC know that at any time and in any place, someone can become a victim of personal injury. If you have been hurt because of another person or company's negligent, reckless or malicious actions, you may be entitled to recover damages from those at fault.

The Law Office of Paul Hogan, LLC has helped personal injury clients receive awards for monetary damages that include medical costs, lost income (past and future), expenses, and pain and suffering. We have successfully represented clients in auto accidents, tractor-trailer collisions, motorcycle accidents, product liability, premises liability, medical malpractice and prescription negligence, Worker's Compensation, wrongful death, spinal cord injuries and nursing home abuse claims. At the Law Office of Paul Hogan, LLC, we believe that achieving justice on behalf of the victims of personal injury is the highest and best expression of the art of practicing law.

The National Center for Injury Protection and Control reports that an estimated 31 million people are injured in accidents every year, and as many as 90,000 die as a result of these injuries. Victims suffer physical pain and mental trauma that may be permanent and life-changing. Physical personal injury can include disfigurement, loss of limb, permanent or disfiguring scars, disability, and loss of one of the five senses. Mental harm might include emotional trauma, mental anguish, embarrassment, loss of love and affection, or loss of enjoyment. Whether your injuries were caused by an accident, malicious intent, or a defect in a product's design, production or labeling, you have the right to seek compensation for economic and non-economic damages.

A personal injury victim (plaintiff) can file one of several types of wrongful injury suits (torts) against the accused (defendant) including:

• Negligence - an individual or company's act or failure to act caused injury. Even if the act was unintentional, the defendant is still liable for damages.
• Intentional misconduct - a person maliciously or intentionally inflicted harm or caused death. This type of claim is litigated under criminal law.
• Strict liability - a manufacturer whose product failed to meet certain safety standards. If your injury was caused by a product's defect or inadequate labeling, you can sue any or all parties in the manufacturing chain.

Each of these types of claims has its' own merits, diverse rules, restrictions and damage award guidelines. Only an experienced lawyer who knows Kansas' complex personal injury laws, the court system, and individual rights can effectively prove your physical and/or mental injury under state laws. In order for a plaintiff to recover damages, a skilled attorney will prove the critical elements of negligence 1) the defendant had a duty to you, 2) the defendant failed in that duty, and 3) you were injured because of the defendants' breach of duty and damages resulted from the injury. Once your attorney proves negligence, you will be awarded damages.

Personal injury law is complex and negligence can be difficult to prove. Only an experienced personal injury attorney can successfully prepare and present the facts of your case to ensure that you receive fair compensation. If you have been injured or are the survivor of a deceased accident victim, it is important that you act quickly because of the Statute of Limitations. Do not permanently lose your right to file a claim.