An insurance policy is a contract between an insured and an insurance company (insurer). A liability policy buys two important things for the insured. It requires the insurer to provide a defense against a claim or lawsuit (hire a lawyer for the insured) and indemnity. Indemnity means that the insurance company will pay a settlement [...]
The condition of a vehicle’s tires can make or break your next ride. According to the NHTSA, a total of 738 people died in tire-related car crashes is 2017 alone. It is essential to regularly check the air pressure, wear and tear, and tread depth of your tires, among other things, to ensure that they [...]
A $500,000.00 settlement for the family of a 60-year old woman who was killed when her car hit a tow-truck that had pulled over to the side of the road to solicit a tow. The case settled on the third day of trial.
A 2 million dollar (policy limit) settlement for a plaintiff who was injured when his motorcycle struck a concrete truck driven by an employee of Nate Apple Concrete. The plaintiff suffered head and leg injuries and sustained $500,000.00 worth of medical expenses.
A 1.75 million dollar settlement for a plaintiff who suffered severe back injuries in a rear-end accident with a truck driven by the employee of a trucking company. The plaintiff would never be able to work again as a Teamster.
The Pottenger Law Firm is very experienced in representing those injured in car accidents. Throughout the Kansas City area, thousands of people are hurt or killed in auto accidents every year. 80% of all crashes involve distracted driving according to the Missouri Department of Transportation. These numbers are concerning because many accidents could have been [...]
If you have recently been involved in a car accident, it’s likely that you will be contacted by an insurance adjuster both from your insurance company and from the insurance company of the other driver. While it’s imperative that you don’t speak to the adjuster from the other driver’s insurance company before speaking with a [...]
In the immediate aftermath of a car accident, tensions are high, adrenalin is pumping, and mistakes are often made. These mistakes can result in not being able to recover all your losses, or worse, being held liable for an accident that was not your fault. After being involved in a car accident, there are things [...]
Texting while driving is extremely dangerous. Reading a text message successfully distracts a driver for five seconds, and at 55mph—the national average speed—that means a driver is distracted for the distance of a football field. When a driver allows themselves to be distracted by a cellphone, they are being negligent and can be held liable [...]
In the United States, approximately 2.5 million people are involved in car accendents each year. Of those, 1.6 million involve the use of a cellphone. That’s 64% of all traffic accidents in the US. Driving an automobile while distracted by your cellphone is inherently dangerous, and if you cause an accident while using a cellphone [...]
