Autonomous cars have become old news with autonomous motorcycles entering the modern scene of vehicle technology. Recently, big-time companies Ducati and BMW have introduced partially self-driving motorcycles: the Multistrada V4 S and the R 1250 RT. These bikes and their advanced safety features are changing the way of the road for motorcyclists, but raising questions [...]
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, [...]
Last month’s blog was all about how the 2020 election may impact the U.S. court system through Supreme Court appointments. There’s more at stake though; here’s why you should vote in this election. The Supreme Court is one of the highest issues amongst voters. In last month’s blog, we discussed why the 2020 presidential election [...]
Jason Pottenger, founding partner of the Kansas City-based Pottenger Law Firm, has been accepted into the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). ABOTA dedicates itself to the preservation and promotion of the Seventh Amendment, which guarantees the right to civil jury trials. Members in this prestigious invitation-only group must have tried a minimum of 10 civil [...]
Picture this. You’ve just been in a car accident, and the next day you’re talking to an insurance adjuster. They are being kind, friendly, supportive, and seem like they genuinely want to help you. But, are they telling you everything? Once you accept a check and sign a liability release, your chances for fair compensation [...]
If you’ve been injured in an accident, whether it’s from a car crash, on the job, or otherwise due to another’s negligence, your life can be flipped upside down. The injuries can keep you out of work--temporarily or permanently, stop you from enjoying everyday activities that you once loved, or disable you for the rest [...]
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) occur when you receive damage to your brain from an external force. An example would be when there is sudden speeding up and slowing down, such as in a car crash or fall, your brain can move around violently inside the skull, resulting in injury; this is known as a closed [...]
When you walk into a lawyer’s office, the last thing you want to hear is legalese. You want to know the facts of your case in plain English. Unfortunately, that won’t stop the insurance companies and their lawyers from using them to leverage information or put you in a situation that gives them the upper [...]
Think of free consultations as an opportunity to take advantage of the lawyer’s experience and knowledge. Free consultations are designed to discuss the client’s needs, while getting to know the lawyer, the legalities of the case, and the lawyer’s experienced opinion, without the stress of paying for the information. It is important to understand what [...]
Spinal cord injuries are one of the most devastating injuries that you can receive in an accident. The spinal cord is how your central nervous system communicates with your brain. It goes without saying, a spinal cord injury can be life-altering and have permanent impacts. Spinal injuries can happen during: Car/Trucking accidents. Slipping and falling. [...]
