Here’s a story that’ll make every hardworking Missourian raise an eyebrow: an insurance company tried to save a few dollars and ended up paying five times their policy limit. Spoiler alert: it didn’t go well for them. A Quick Lesson in Common Sense (and the Law) In Missouri, insurance companies have what’s called a fiduciary [...]
Every driver in Kansas City faces the risk of being involved in a car accident, but when a truck accident occurs, the consequences can be far more devastating. At The Pottenger Law Firm, we have firsthand these two types of crashes, not only in terms of their causes but also in the injuries they inflict [...]
Here at The Pottenger Law Firm, we’re big fans of free legal consultations. Why? Because they’re like test-driving a car—except instead of kicking the tires, you get to ask a real lawyer questions about your actual legal problem without spending a dime. It’s the perfect opportunity to get direction, determine if your case has legs, [...]
Who’s Really to Blame in a Driverless Car Crash? It’s Not Always Who You Think! With autonomous vehicles (AVs) speeding into our future, the idea of letting a car do the driving is becoming more and more enticing. Just imagine—no more road rage, no more arguing with your GPS, and, most importantly, no more parallel [...]
Do you know what some of the most common work-related or work-caused injuries are? We’re breaking down the injuries that we see most and how you can protect yourself. We’ve seen thousands of injuries over the years, especially work-related injuries, and most of us just shrug off our basic injuries that happened at work or [...]
According to the CDC, only about 40% of car accident victims go to the emergency room after the collision. The main reason is because they “feel fine”, but this is a mistake regardless. Even if you don’t feel any pain right after the accident, there could still be an injury that needs treatment. How can [...]
Slip and falls mainly happen due to slippery surfaces, which makes winter a prime time for such accidents. Here are some tips to stay safe in the snow and sleet this winter. During the winter months, slip and fall injuries increase due to the prevalence of snowy and icy conditions. Slip and fall accidents don’t [...]
It’s no secret that road conditions aren’t ideal in the winter. Ice and snow are the headache we see coming every year, which allows us to prepare and drive safely. Annually, about 1,836 deaths and 136,309 personal injuries are caused by winter road conditions. Unfortunately, not all driving hazards are visible at a glance. Black [...]
Personal injuries can happen at any time, but the risk fluctuates depending on different factors. Spring time specifically is known for having a higher count of these top three kinds of personal injuries in particular. Dog Bites Yikes! Why are dog bites so common during the spring season? As the weather improves, more and more [...]
We’ve all been there - late night drives home from work, long hauls out of state, or taking an early morning ride after a sleepless night. However, the fact that driving while sleep deprived is so common does not make it a safe practice. To raise awareness, we’ve compiled some important information and safety tips [...]
