Motorcycle Accident $200K Settlement
A $200,000.00 settlement for a passenger who suffered a broken ankle in a motorcycle accident that occurred when a car merged into the plaintiff’s lane of travel.
We Beat the Max Value
A 1.75 million dollar settlement for a plaintiff who suffered head and orthopedic injuries after she was struck by a hit-and-run driver. While the insurance companies claimed that the maximum value of the case was only $500,000.00, our attorneys were able to take the case to the Missouri Court of Appeals and the case was [...]
1.75 Million Dollar Car Accident Settlement
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.
What to do if You’re Involved in a Car Accident
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 [...]
Case Feature: Money Brings Out the Worst in Some
A major injury or death of a loved one caused by the negligence of another party is a heartbreaking situation. A settlement or jury award is meant to offset some of the pain and anguish of the situation, but it offers no comfort to the bereaved when they must then fight over the settlement or [...]
CASE FEATURE: Texting and Driving
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 [...]
The Dangers of Texting While Driving
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 [...]
What to Expect after a Multi-Vehicle Accident
Of all the car accidents in the U.S. each year, nearly one-third involves multi-vehicle accidents. These types of accidents are notoriously more deadly, and litigating the resulting personal injury lawsuit can be particularly challenging. Get our infographic and find out what you can do to help protect your rights after a multi-vehicle accident.
Lawsuit Legal Interview with Jason Pottenger
Jason Pottenger was recently interviewed about What People Face After an Accident by Lawsuit Legal. Read the interview here. Lawsuit Legal: Hot issue legal news and information on the latest lawsuits, settlements, state law issues and verdicts... Articles, opinion and information on significant cases in the courts, attorneys, and the legal news events making an [...]
End of Summer can be Fatal for Drivers
Memorial Day and Labor Day mark the unofficial beginning and end of summer. The National Safety Council marks these holidays as the beginning and end of the 100 Deadliest Days of the year for teen drivers. Although summer is almost over, the threat of deadly driving accidents for both teen and adult drivers will increase [...]