Other drivers are going to make mistakes. You can limit your own errors on the road, but these drivers are always going to put you in danger. They could cause an accident that leads to severe injuries. One of the best ways to avoid getting involved in such a crash is...
People who drink and drive are often habitual alcohol users. Some of them drink daily or go out every weekend and engage in binge drinking. Others may only drink at social gatherings but might choose to drive home when they are in an intoxicated state. Individuals...
If you ride a motorcycle, you will be only too aware of the threat drivers can pose to you. However good a rider you are, you know it would only take one moment of negligence by a driver to end your life or leave you with severe injuries. Understanding when collisions...
High schoolers often view the summer as the most free and fun time of the year. Being out of class for the summer means having a lot of leisure time. Teenagers sometimes get part-time jobs during the summer or spend as much time as possible with their friends. That...
Spinal cord injuries (SCIs) resulting from car crashes are traumatic events with potentially devastating consequences. The impact of the injury largely depends on the location of the damage along the spinal cord. Understanding a bit about SCIs, how they affect the...
Missouri is one of six states in the United States that does not have open container laws that apply to everyone in the vehicle. These laws are in place to prevent drivers and passengers from carrying open containers of alcohol inside their vehicles. One might think...
Motorcyclists are gearing up and getting ready to ride now that warmer weather is coming. Soon, thousands of motorcycles will be sharing the road with other motorists throughout the Kansas City area and across the Midwest. As such, rather than waiting for May and...
The color of your vehicle might not be the first factor that you pay much thought to. However, it can significantly impact your safety on the road. The visibility of a vehicle primarily depends on its color contrast with the surrounding environment. Bright colors such...
Picture this: you are driving home after a fruitful day at the office when, out of nowhere, you hear a bang! An accident has happened, and you are the victim. Your car has been hit from behind. Rear-end crashes account for nearly 30 percent of all car accidents. This...
Distracted driving has become one of the most common traffic-related safety concerns in the U.S. Motorists who don't pay proper attention to their surroundings can cause preventable collisions that produce massive property damage losses or severe injuries....
