1 Million Dollar Settlement
A 1 million dollar settlement against KCP&L for a client whose husband was electrocuted on a construction site.
How to Prevent Electrical Accidents on the Job
Each year, more than 4000 injuries are caused by electrical accidents in the workplace, and another 300 result in death. Many professions such as engineers, electricians, construction workers, and linemen work with electricity directly, and it is important that their employers encourage safety in the workplace. Professionals who work with electricity on a daily basis [...]
CASE FEATURE: Wrongful Death Caps and Choice of Law Across State Lines
Settlement: Confidential settlement of a young widow whose husband was electrocuted on a construction site. This wrongful death case is a tragic but clear example of how state lines can affect a wrongful death case. Situated near the Missouri-Kansas border, The Pottenger Law Firm regularly services clients from both states. Sometimes there isn’t a choice [...]
Kansas Teen Electrocuted While Working On Unplugged Computer
A Shawnee, Kansas teenager died last month as a result of being electrocuted by an unplugged computer. The 16-year-old was taking apart the computer in order to use random parts for the assembly of another computer when the tragic incident unfolded. The teen's name was not released to the media, but the Captain of the [...]