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For decades, Joseph has been a fixture of Kansas City's rugby community as a player, a coach, and now as president of the KC Blues Rugby Club. His credibility comes from years of hands-on work building the sport locally, long before Kansas City became part of an international hosting conversation.

Slip and fall cases sound simple on paper.  You were walking through a store, a puddle or a loose rug or a broken step caught you off guard, and now you're hurt.  Open and shut, right?  Unfortunately, slip and fall cases are some of the toughest personal injury claims to win, and the reason usual...

"Who's going to pay for this?" It's usually one of the first questions people ask after they've been hurt in an accident. Honestly, it's not always a simple answer. A lot of folks assume liability is obvious:  the other driver ran the red light, so they're liable, end of story.  Sometimes it real...

You were in a wreck, or you slipped and fell, or maybe a piece of machinery malfunctioned and hurt you.  Now the insurance company is telling you it was partly your fault.  Maybe you were going five miles over the speed limit. Maybe you didn't see the "wet floor" sign until it was too late.  So d...

If you've been hurt and you're considering talking to a lawyer for the first time, it's normal to feel a little unsure about what to expect.  At Bautista LeRoy LLC, we want your first meeting with us to be as helpful as possible, and that starts with knowing what to bring.  The more information w...

This is one of the most common questions we hear at Bautista LeRoy LLC, and it makes complete sense.  When you're recovering from an injury, dealing with medical bills, and maybe missing work, you want to know when things will be resolved.  The honest answer is that it depends.  But we can walk y...

At Bautista LeRoy LLC, we hear the phrase "no win, no fee" a lot, and we hear a lot of questions about it too.  Clients in our Kansas City, St. Louis, and Bentonville offices often want to know what it really means before they agree to work with a lawyer.  It's a fair question.  Here's a plain ex...

If you've ever settled a personal injury claim, or talked to someone who has, you've probably heard them say something like, "I got a $50,000 settlement, but I only walked away with $20,000." Such a gap surprises a lot of people, and a big part of it usually comes down to one word: liens. Liens ...

The phone rings less than a week after your accident.  It's the insurance adjuster, and they've got good news.  They're ready to settle. Immediately.  Today, even.  They might even have a check number ready to go. Before you breathe that sigh of relief, ask yourself one question: why is an insur...

You just got off the phone with the other driver's insurance company.  They were polite, maybe even sympathetic.  They said they just need a quick recorded statement to "get your side of the story" and "move your claim along."  Sounds reasonable, right? Don't do it. We've seen this play out hun...

At Bautista LeRoy LLC, we represent folks all across northwest Arkansas, who have suffered serious injuries at the hands of negligent drivers, nursing homes, and other wrongdoers. We fight hard every day to make sure our clients receive the full compensation they deserve under Arkansas law. One o...

“How do I know what my pain and suffering is actually worth?” It is a fair question, and honestly, it is one that even experienced attorneys have to think about carefully. At Bautista LeRoy LLC, this one of the hardest problems we help out client's solve, no one wants to leave money on the table....

At Bautista LeRoy LLC, we hear from injured Arkansans, around Bentonville and Little Rock, every week who made decisions in the hours and days after their accident that seriously hurt their ability to recover the compensation they deserve. The moments following a car wreck or serious injury are c...

Families across the country, including the State of Arkansas, are taking legal action against social media companies for the harm their products have caused to children and adolescents. Individuals are filing civil lawsuits alleging platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTub...

This month, BautistaLeRoy celebrates 12 years of Better Business Bureau (BBB) Accreditation. This represents not just a badge, but also reflects the long-term commitment of our team of attorneys in following BBB's rigorous set of standards.  Our A+ rating is a testament to our honesty in advertising, transparency in business practices, and a proactive approach to resolving client concerns.

What type of claims can I bring if I have been injured in a boating accident on Beaver Lake near Bentonville, Rogers and Eureka Springs, Arkansas?  At Bautista LeRoy LLC, we represent clients who have been injured in boating accidents through the state of Arkansas. We have helped our clients bri...

Many of our clients ask us what happens when I'm hit by a driver that does not have insurance? When this occurs in Arkansas you can bring an uninsured motorist claim, Bautista LeRoy LLC is here to help in Bentonville, Arkansas.  In order bring a claim the injured motorist must prove four element...

Surgery can be dangerous.  Everyone intuitively knows this.  A recent study revealed that more than one-third of surgical patients experience at least one adverse event.  The most common of these are bleeding, infection, and blood clots.  While these events may not be caused by errors in the oper...

At Bautista LeRoy LLC,  we have many clients whose loved ones have suffered injuries at nursing homes in Bentonville and the surrounding areas of northwest Arkansas. These injuries include falls, bed sores, failure to provide the right medication, physical and sexual abuse by the nursing home. Un...

Our clients in Arkansas frequently ask what happens if he or she was partly at fault for the accident?  The short answer is your amount of fault, or negligence, affects how much compensation you can recover.  In some scenarios, it could parevent you from recovering anything.     What Is Compara...

At Batista LeRoy LLC, we find that many of our clients in the areas surrounding Bentonville, Arkansas, have questions regarding what type of claims can be brought against nursing homes. Many Arkansas residents, find that their loved ones have suffered falls, decubitus ulcers, malnutrition, dehydr...

We at Bautista LeRoy LLC are pleased to announce attorney, Mr. Joe Fridkin, has joined our ranks.  Mr. Fridkin is the former owner of The Fridkin Law Firm, LLC, which he founded in 2012 to serve clients in business and construction litigation, real estate and related commercial disputes, and plai...

Medical malpractice cases can be among the most challenging legal matters to navigate, and Arkansas is no exception. Families who believe they have been victims of medical negligence often face a maze of legal, medical, and procedural hurdles. Understanding why these cases are so complex can help...

Railroad crossing accidents are a serious and ongoing safety issue in Arkansas. Recent fatal car-versus-train collisions, particularly in 2024 and 2025, highlight the extreme dangers drivers face when crossing train tracks — and the important legal rights available to injured victims and their fa...

We may receive this question several times a day from potential clients.  Unfortunately, the answer is it depends, and the reason for that is all injury cases have different facts and circumstances.  And those facts and circumstances will change as the case develops from the time a law firm is re...