The Law Office of Paul Hogan, LLC is committed to helping car accident victims and their families receive fair compensation for their losses. Our attorneys serve personal injury clients in Wichita city, Sedgwick County and throughout the state of Kansas. We understand that for many people traumatized in auto accidents, the recovery process can be complicated by financial concerns and anxiety about the future. However, the justice system's goal is to protect the rights of personal injury victims and the families of those who have died and return them to some semblance of the life they led prior to the accident. By receiving monetary compensation in the form of "damages", the personal injury victim's anxiety about medical bills, employment, rehabilitation, and the future can be relieved.

If you have been injured in a car accident caused by another party, or if you are the survivor of a victim of wrongful death, the attorneys at The Law Office of Paul Hogan, LLC can protect your rights and represent you to the justice system, insurance companies and others involved in the compensation process. We believe that achieving justice on behalf of the injured victim is the highest and best expression of the art of practicing law.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported over 6 million motor vehicle crashes in 2004. Property damage was the most frequently reported result of these accidents; however, an estimated 2 million people were injured and thirty-eight thousand lives were lost in automobile accidents last year. Those injured and killed include:

• Drivers of vehicles involved in accidents where another driver was at fault, 
• Passengers in vehicle accidents whose driver or the driver of another vehicle was at fault,
• Pedestrians hit by vehicles, and
• Cyclists and motorcycle riders hit by motorists. 

Accidents that were caused by reckless or negligent actions entitle the victims to file a civil suit, or tort, against the parties at fault for the event. The plaintiff (claimant) files a lawsuit against the party that caused the injury (defendant). In order for the plaintiff to recover damages, a skilled attorney must prove the critical elements of negligence: 1) the defendant had a duty to the plaintiff, 2) the defendant failed in that duty, and 3) the plaintiff was injured and damages resulted from the defendants' breach of duty. If negligence is proven, the defendant must pay the plaintiff monetary "damages" that may include consideration for present and future loss of earnings, medical expenses and pain and suffering.

While insurance is designed to address an accident victim's financial issues by providing relief in the form of payment for lost wages, medical costs and other impacts of an accident, it is important to remember that insurance is a business. Like any business, the goal is to make a profit. Insurance companies are so anxious to settle a claim with minimal impact to their bottom line that they have a team of adjusters, investigators and attorneys whose job is to minimize the amount of money paid to accident victims. The insurance adjustors represent their employer's best interests, so it makes sense for you to be represented by someone concerned with your best interests. It is interesting to note that insurance companies pay almost triple the amount of money in cases where the victim is represented by a lawyer.

At The Law Offices of Paul Hogan LLC, our attorneys provide proactive support and attention to each client. We are usually able to resolve most personal injury claims through negotiation. While we represent your best interests to insurance companies and the justice system, you can work on recovering and planning your future. Under the Statute of Limitations, there is a limited time window in which to file a claim. Do not risk losing your right to fair compensation and justice. Please contact us today toll free at 1(800)426-6129 or via our online form.