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Mardi Gras celebrated over weekend in St. Louis

Posted on February 21st, 2012 No Comments

The 33rd Annual Soulard Mardi Gras celebration took place on Saturday and is said to be the second largest celebration for the event after New Orleans.

Thousands of people travel to St. Louis in order to attend the celebration and the River City Casino Grand Parade. Floats travel down Broadway and the temperatures in the mid-40s did not stop people from standing along the route with beads and alcohol.

The city had a police task force in order to make sure that the people did not get out of control. Sixty-six minors were arrested for having alcohol at the event and no serious injuries were reported. The theme for this year’s parade was “famous threesomes.” After the parade, parties continue through the rest of the night.

The Kansas City personal injury lawyers are wishing you and your family a safe Mardi Gras holiday.

Frontier Airlines announces cancellation of eight flights in Kansas City

Posted on February 14th, 2012 No Comments

Frontier Airline has announced that it will cancel eight of it flights that usually fly out of Kansas City.

According to a spokesperson for the airline, the airline currently runs 21 flights out of the Kansas City airport each day and eight of them will be cancelled. The flights will now only travel to Seattle, San Francisco, Milwaukee, Houston, and Los Angeles.

St. Louis Today reports that the service will end as soon as April 16, 2012. Also with this change, nearly 40 employees from Kansas City will be let go. Frontier filed for bankruptcy in 2009 and were purchased by Republic Airways Holdings as a result.

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Kansas City arrested after stealing police car

Posted on February 7th, 2012 No Comments

A Kansas City man was arrested after allegedly stealing a deputy’s personal truck from his home over the weekend.

According to officials, the off-duty deputy realized that his home was broken into and truck was stolen while working in a workshop in his home. He called police officials just before 3 p.m. on Saturday afternoon.

Shortly after the truck was noticed to be missing, it was involved in a hit-and-run crash on Interstate 70. The man who stole the truck allegedly left the damaged truck on the side of the road, and stole another one. The 48-year-old suspect was later arrested in Osbourne County.

If you or a loved one has been injured due to a negligent driver’s actions, contact the Kansas City driver error attorneys of Yonke & Pottenger, LLC, today by calling 816-399-5207 and discussing your legal actions.

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Police enforcement to increase at railroad crossings

Posted on January 31st, 2012 No Comments

Police enforcement will be added to railroad crossings in the Bonner Springs area after an increase in motorists ignoring railroad crossing signs was noticed.

The Officer on a Train Program was used by the Union Pacific Railroad as well as the Union Pacific Crossing Accident Reduction, Education and Safety.

The purpose of the officer on a train program is to give law enforcement a different view of what it is like for motorists at railroad intersections. A police officer will take a short train ride where they can observe how crew members handle safety issues and how they area trained to do so.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a railroad accident, you need representation on your side that may be able to help you receive the compensation for your injuries. Contact the Kansas City railroad accident lawyers of the Law Offices of Yonke & Pottenger, LLC by calling 816-221-6000 today.

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Truck carrying cheese overturns on roadway

Posted on January 24th, 2012 No Comments

A tractor-trailer accident on Interstate 485 caused the vehicle, that was carrying cheese and peppers at the time, to overturn on the roadway.

According to officials, the accident occurred around 4:45 a.m. when the man somehow lost control of the truck and it flipped over across the interstate, just south of Interstate 35.

No other vehicles were struck in the crash and the details of what caused the crash are still not known at this time. The Missouri Highway Patrol is currently investigating the accident at this time and the driver’s condition is also unavailable.

Semi trucks are very large vehicles that can be difficult to control. Not only this, but if these large vehicles are involved in an accident, serious injury can occur. If you or a loved one has been injured after being involved in a truck accident, you need representation on your side. Contact the Kansas City truck accident lawyers of Yonke & Pottenger by calling 816-221-6000 today.

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Kansas City police chase ends in crash

Posted on January 17th, 2012 No Comments

A police chase in Kansas City, Missouri ended with a car crash on Friday.

According to Kansas City officials, the accident occurred as police were chasing a Hyndai and the driver of the vehicle collided with a truck on 10th Street.

The chase continued into Kansas City, Kansas where the driver lost control and struck a light pole which caused the car to catch fire. No injuries have been reported at this time, but the Hyundia is currently in custody.

If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of negligent driver, you may be able to receive compensation for your pain and suffering. Contact the Kansas City speeding car accident lawyers of Yonke & Pottenger, LLC by calling 816-399-5207 today.

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Kansas City to offer events honoring Martin Luther King, Jr.

Posted on January 10th, 2012 No Comments

In Kansas City, Kansas, there will be multiple events held in order to celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Hundreds are expected to attend an annual mass at the Reardon Civic Center that will commemorate King’s life and all he worked for. The Southern Christian Leadership Conference of the Greater Kansas Area is believed to be the organization that puts on the largest King celebrations, but many other events will be taking place nearby.

Many events tend to be a small handful of people, but through the years they have gained a more diverse crowd. Liberty, Olathe, and Lee’s Summit are also offering events and masses.

For a detailed description on each event, visit the Kansas City Star online today. The Kansas City personal injury lawyers of Yonke & Pottenger are interested in keeping residents informed on events throughout the community.

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Slip and fall case results in $7.5 million verdict

Posted on January 3rd, 2012 No Comments

A jury in San Diego has now given the verdict on a case revolving around a slip and fall accident that occurred at a Vista Starbucks in 2008.

According to court reports, the lawsuit states that Starbucks Coffee Co. was negligent in the way they maintained their property when an employee mopped the tile floor and a customer then slipped while walking from the cash register to the pick-up counter.

He fell and hit his head and has not been able to return to his job as a chiropractor because of the injuries. The verdict was given to compensate the man and his family.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a slip and fall accident and you have had to miss work as a result, you need representation on your side that can help you through this time. Contact the Kansas City slip and fall accident lawyers of the Law Offices of Yonke & Pottenger by calling 816-221-6000 today.

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Woman seriously injured in Kansas City pedestrian accident

Posted on December 27th, 2011 No Comments

A 44-year-old woman has been injured in a pedestrian accident that occurred in Kansas City on Saturday.

According to police officials, the hearing impaired woman was walking across the street with her husband when she was struck by a southbound van.

It was raining at the time and the woman was walking next to parked cars which prevented her from seeing the van. The van’s driver also did not see her. Her injuries were considered life-threatening and she is still currently in critical condition.

Our deepest condolences are with the friends and family of the victim at this time.

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Man killed in accident on Intersate 435

Posted on December 20th, 2011 No Comments

One person was killed in a car accident on Interstate 435 just after 2 p.m. on Saturday.

According to the Kansas City Highway Patrol, the accident occurred as a 2o-year-old Wilson man was traveling southbound down the road and his car veered off the side.

The car then struck a grass median and this caused the car to go airborne before striking the pillar of a bridge. The man was not wearing a seat belt in the accident and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Our deepest condolences are with the friends and family of the victim at this time.

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