When you’ve been injured in an automobile accident or some other type of accident, the future can look bleak. Compensation from a personal injury claim would almost certainly help, but do you even have a case?
Deciding whether or not to pursue a personal injury claim can be a daunting task. Like many, you are likely wondering whether or not you have a claim and what requirements you might have to meet in order to file. [Read more…]
One of the best events in Wichita and a favorite event of several members of Lee Gurney, Riverfest offers exciting activities for everyone.
With the tagline “Disturbingly good times await,” you know that you and your family can engage in some serious fun at Riverfest. This nine-day event—from May 31 to June 8—kicks off the summer with a wide variety of outstanding events. Participate in just a few favorite activities or attend a marathon of excitement: the choice is yours.
Some of the events of the festival include:
Zipline
There is nothing quite like jumping from great heights to fly through the air, held up only by a harness. [Read more…]
Under Kansas law, an injured worker must meet specific requirements in order to qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. One of these requirements concerns time limits for reporting accidents to your employer.
If you have been injured in a workplace accident, it is extremely important that you make the deadline for reporting the accident and resulting injuries: if you miss it, you will be completely barred from receiving benefits! [Read more…]
A recent study reported in the American Journal of Public Health “suggests that offering paid sick leave might reduce the rate of nonfatal injury among workers and improve the bottom line at the same time.”
The study came to this conclusion utilizing data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on approximately 38,000 workers. Between 2005 and 2008, the rate of injury for workers without paid sick leave was 4.18 per 100 workers. In comparison, the injury rate for those with paid sick leave was just 2.59 per 100 workers. [Read more…]
In recent news, the IRS, Department of Labor (DOL), and state governments are now cooperating to reduce the misclassification of workers. Misclassifying workers is a rampant problem: the Government Accountability Agency reports that it costs the IRS billions of dollars, and a study by the Department of Labor estimates that approximately 30% of employers incorrectly classify their workers.
The classification of workers into “employees” and “independent contractors” may seem like a minor detail, but it has significant implications for workers’ compensation, benefits, taxes, unemployment insurance, and labor laws. [Read more…]
This year, Wichita’s historic Delano has several exciting events in store for St. Patrick’s Day. Residents and visitors in Wichita alike can enjoy a variety of parades and activities. The following are the highlights for the weekend:
Saturday, March 16
St. Patrick’s Breakfast: Begin your celebration at St. Patrick’s Breakfast at the Downtown Senior Center, featuring sausage, biscuits and gravy, and hash browns. The breakfast costs $7 at the door and supports the Senior Center and The Civitan Club of Wichita. [Read more…]
