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 [...]
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 [...]
Kansas City, MO (April 13, 2018) – Jason Pottenger, managing partner of The Pottenger Law Firm, was named to The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 list of civil plaintiff trial lawyers in the western Missouri region for 2018. This marks the 11th consecutive year that Pottenger has received the distinction. The National Trial Lawyers is [...]
A victim in last week's motorcycle crash in Witchita has succumbed to the injuries sustained in the collision. The victim was rushed to the hospital after his motorcycle crashed into a car while he was traveling east on Pawnee. According to local police officials, the incident occurred Friday just after 2:30 p.m. when the motorcyclist [...]
A small plane crash in the northeast region of Kansas last week killed four people and injured one other. All five people were connected to Oral Roberts University and were traveling to a Christian youth rally at the time of the crash. According to officials with the National Transportation Safety Board, the Cessna-401 went down [...]
Anthony Hancock and George Jamison, along with almost 75 others, have filed a negligence and liability lawsuit against the NFL, stating that it has hidden the effects of brain injuries from players, trainers, and coaches for nearly a century. The lawsuit claims the NFL did not adequately warn or protect its players from long-term brain [...]
