Holidays are usually a time of socialization and celebration. The biggest holidays during the year tend to bring people together. People make travel plans and arrange to get together with their families and friends. Children and adults alike may look forward to...
Motor vehicle accidents
Can someone sue a drunk driver convicted after a crash?
Drunk driving is a major safety concern in Missouri. Although most people are aware of the risk and diligently avoid getting behind the wheel while under the influence, there are some people who put their own convenience or enjoyment ahead of the safety of others....
What Missouri drivers need to know about the new cellphone law
In many states, it’s been illegal to use a hand-held cellphone while driving for years. Here in Missouri, it just became illegal last month. Even with the new law, drivers won’t get more than a warning until 2025. Further, illegal cellphone use will be considered a...
Don’t let memory loss damage your case after a crash
A blow to the head in a collision or other event can seriously affect the brain. Even people wearing motorcycle or bike helmets can suffer traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) if their head strikes the pavement or a vehicle in a collision. Sometimes those in vehicles...
How do you reduce distracted driving?
Many auto accidents are caused by distracted driving. Distracted driving is often the result of a driver looking away from the road, taking a hand off the wheel or focusing on anything other than driving. It’s often impossible for people to not get distracted while...
Are rural roads safer than urban ones?
Driving in the daily traffic of your local town can soon get old. Thus, you may look forward to the times when you can hit the rural roads and breathe some fresh air. You should not, however, relax too much, as 2021 figures from the Insurance Institute for Highway...
How some drivers become distracted
Cars can travel much quicker than humans on foot. It is for this reason that driving is such a popular mode of transport. Road users can get to work on time or visit friends and families in neighboring towns or cities with few difficulties. However, being able to...
Do rideshare services actually reduce the number of collisions?
Every vehicle on the road influences the safety of others. However, the dangers associated with certain types of vehicles can result in more significant consequences for others in traffic. For example, semi-trucks have a strong association with severe collisions that...
What you don’t know about traumatic brain injury can hurt you
Did you know you could walk away without any symptoms after sustaining a brain injury in an accident? Health experts say signs of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) could take days or weeks to appear. Unfortunately, this means many vehicle accident victims with a TBI do...
Cellphones aren’t the only distractions for drivers
Distracted driving is a serious issue that compromises the safety of everyone on the road – and experts say that the problem has reached epidemic proportions. While cellphones are often the first thing that comes to mind when discussing distractions, there are several...
