The Pottenger Law Firm – Motorcycle Accident Attorneys Serving Kansas City, MO Summer is here, and with the sun shining and temperatures rising, motorcycle enthusiasts are hitting the road across Kansas City and throughout Missouri. While biking can be an exhilarating way to travel, it’s also incredibly risky. According to the National Safety Council, nearly [...]
When you suffer a personal injury and your insurer acts in bad faith, the expenses you’re left with can turn your life upside down. What is bad faith? How do you know if your insurer is acting in bad faith? What should you do about bad faith insurers? Don’t worry - we have the answers [...]
At The Pottenger Law Firm, we know how overwhelming it can feel after a personal injury. Whether it's a car accident, a workplace injury, or a slip and fall, your focus is often on healing, managing bills, and getting back to normal. But while you’re busy with recovery, there’s something just as important to keep [...]
When there are mechanical flaws to a vehicle and the driver doesn’t know, it spells disaster - and serious personal injuries. Unfortunately, recalls happen more often than you’d think, which is why it’s so important to stay up-to-date on the latest vehicle recalls. In 2020 alone, there were 886 vehicle recalls in the United States. [...]
The holidays are fast approaching, and people everywhere are traveling to spend the holidays with loved ones. That means high traffic volumes and a whole lot of road rage. As you probably know, road rage occurs when a driver becomes agitated and angry at another driver. The problem with road rage is that it can [...]
The scariest part of Halloween isn’t witches, zombies, or vampires - it’s the drunk drivers. Every year on October 31st, the number of drunk driving accidents skyrockets, causing numerous personal injuries and fatalities. On Halloween of 2020 alone, there were 56 deaths caused by intoxicated drivers - in just one night. We want to bring [...]
Airbags are installed in vehicles to minimize the personal injuries suffered in a car accident. According to the NHTSA, 2,790 lives were saved by frontal airbags in 2017 alone. However, airbags can still cause injuries themselves. It’s better to be injured in a crash than the alternative, but injuries caused by airbags can be severe, [...]
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 $225,000.000 (policy limit) settlement for a plaintiff who was injured when an uninsured drunk driver ran a red light and hit his vehicle. He sustained $42,000.000 in medical bills for a broken femur and filed an uninsured motor vehicle action against The Hartford Insurance Company.
A 100,000.00 settlement for a plaintiff who was injured in a car accident at an intersection. The plaintiff received the policy-limit settlement and subsequently filed an underinsured motorist claim against Allstate Insurance Company and obtained an additional $115,000.
