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 [...]
Man killed after being electrocuted at home
A man from Jefferson County was killed after he was electrocuted on Thursday afternoon when working at home. According to police, the man was working on the water line under his house when they believe he struck an electrical fixture with his wrench while trying to correct a water leak. The man was later found [...]