Only minutes after a drunk driver’s car collided with your vehicle, you realized that a lifetime of struggles await you. Although you are conscious after the rollover, you realize that you cannot move – the result of a spinal injury. These may be the initial thoughts...
Motor vehicle accidents
Why are drunk drivers more likely to crash?
Despite advertising campaigns and harsh legal penalties, impaired driving is still very much a problem in the U.S. In fact, over 10 thousand people are killed every year in car crashes stemming from impaired driving. Why exactly is it that impaired drivers are more...
5 head injuries caused by car accidents
One of the biggest causes of head injuries is car accidents. While an airbag and seatbelt can reduce the likelihood of some injuries, they often don’t provide enough protection to eliminate their risk entirely. There are several head injuries that are commonly...
Tips for driving on snow and ice
When it snows or when the temperatures drop and ice forms on the road, accidents are much more common. Part of the reason for this is that people will simply drive as if they are still on dry roads, not realizing they have far less control over the vehicle....
Is the cost of medical treatment negotiable after a wreck?
If someone injures you in a vehicle crash, you probably won’t be in any condition to negotiate with the medical facility. You need treatment, and you need it fast. It’s once you stabilize that you may start to wonder what you agreed to and how on earth you will pay it...
How is fault determined in a Missouri car accident claim?
A car accident can happen when you least expect it. One moment you are driving home after an evening out with friends and, the next, you are fighting for dear life en route to the ER. If you are involved in an accident, it helps to note that you may be eligible for...
Why are the roads in Missouri less safe?
There’s been a disturbing trend in the last few years all over the nation: While the total number of motor vehicle wrecks decreased, the total number of fatalities rose. In fact, between 2019 and 2020, fatal wrecks per mile driven rose 21% – the largest yearly...
Who pays when a delivery driver causes a crash?
Delivery fleets are much bigger than they were even a few years ago. The average American household receives far more packages now than in years past, thanks in no small part to the rise of online shopping. People buy everything from their groceries to their wardrobes...
Are you suffering from chronic pain syndrome?
The initial aftermath of a road traffic collision can be very traumatic. You may be in severe pain and have suffered injuries that are obviously quite serious. In some instances, the pain will subside, and your injuries will recover relatively quickly. In other cases,...
3 ways cell phones cause distracted driving
There is no doubt that smartphones have transformed life. On your smartphone, you can check and reply to your emails, texts and charts, catch up with family and friends on social media, listen to your favorite music and check the GPS for directions all...