We all know texting and driving is a risky habit to indulge in. In fact, it’s entirely illegal in 48 states. Despite the consequences, people do it every day, causing thousands of accidents every year. According to data collected by The Zebra, 4,637 people died in 2018 alone due to irresponsible cell phone use. These [...]
An insurance policy is a contract between an insured and an insurance company (insurer). A liability policy buys two important things for the insured. It requires the insurer to provide a defense against a claim or lawsuit (hire a lawyer for the insured) and indemnity. Indemnity means that the insurance company will pay a settlement [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
On Tuesday, State Farm Insurance released annual claims data which included the number of vehicle-deer collisions that occur in each state. The data was recorded between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012. During that time frame, the state of Missouri reported 36,592 car accidents that involved deer. This number was up quite dramatically from [...]
A 26-year-old man has now been charged with a crime after a fatal car accident occurred on I-35 Saturday morning. According to police officials, the accident occurred when a man was pulled over on the side of the road because his van ran out of gas. The 26-year-old driver then allegedly struck the man as [...]
Two people were transported to the hospital after a car accident occurred on Kansas 5. According to the Leavenworth County Sheriff's Office, the accident occurred just after 11 p.m. at the intersection of K-5 and 119th Street when a 23-year-old Kansas City man was traveling west and swerved to avoid hitting a vehicle that was [...]
