With Missouri now allowing recreational marijuana use, Kansas City police are adjusting—especially when it comes to their K9 units. But while some drug-sniffing dogs are heading into retirement, one thing remains the same: driving under the influence of marijuana is illegal, and it can have serious consequences, especially if you're the victim of a crash. [...]
Your Case's Secret Weapon: Expert Witnesses, the Avengers of Personal Injury and Civil Cases Let’s face it: when it comes to personal injury and civil cases, the average person isn’t exactly well-versed in things like “standard of care” or “causation.” That’s where expert witnesses come in—those highly trained professionals who know the ins and outs [...]
The Time is Ticking on Your Case: Why Delaying Can Hurt You At The Pottenger Law Firm, we know how overwhelming it can feel after a personal injury. Whether it's a car accident, a workplace injury, or a slip and fall, your focus is often on healing, managing bills, and getting back to normal. [...]
We’ve all heard the saying “bigger is better…” but is bigger really always better? It isn’t when it comes to choosing a law firm to represent you in your personal injury case. In fact, The Pottenger Law Firm is small by design to better serve personal injury victims in their time of need. What [...]
On November 8th of 2022, citizens of Missouri voted to “yes” on Amendment 3. What does this mean? It means that beginning on December 8th, Missouri will start transitioning its medical marijuana licenses to recreational licenses. The process of transitioning takes time, but people of Missouri over the age of 21 may be able to [...]
When you suffer a personal injury and your insurer acts in bad faith, the expenses you’re left with can turn your life upside down. What is bad faith? How do you know if your insurer is acting in bad faith? What should you do about bad faith insurers? Don’t worry - we have the answers [...]
At The Pottenger Law Firm, we know how overwhelming it can feel after a personal injury. Whether it's a car accident, a workplace injury, or a slip and fall, your focus is often on healing, managing bills, and getting back to normal. But while you’re busy with recovery, there’s something just as important to keep [...]
When there are mechanical flaws to a vehicle and the driver doesn’t know, it spells disaster - and serious personal injuries. Unfortunately, recalls happen more often than you’d think, which is why it’s so important to stay up-to-date on the latest vehicle recalls. In 2020 alone, there were 886 vehicle recalls in the United States. [...]
Winter sports are a blast - snowboarding, sledding, ice skating, you name it! However, some winter activities are more dangerous than others - like riding a snowmobile. When driven safely, snowmobiles are tons of fun. Unfortunately, when safety is disregarded, snowmobiles spell disaster and personal injury. In fact, there are over 200 deaths and 14,000personal [...]
Motorcyclists are four times more likely to sustain an injury after a traffic accident than other vehicle drivers. In 2020 alone, there were 82,528 motorcycle accidents in the United States. All personal injuries are costly, and motorcycle injuries are no different. Unfortunately, many injuries go unnoticed until it is too late to pursue compensation. [...]
