Archive for 'Motor Vehicle Accidents' Category
Feb 21, 2024

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 as yellow, white and orange tend to stand out more against […]

Feb 19, 2024

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 makes them one of the leading causes of […]

Feb 2, 2024

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. Unfortunately, those at fault for distraction-related collisions often try to avoid taking personal responsibility for an incident. How […]

Jan 26, 2024

Missouri experiences plenty of precipitation during the winter and spring months. When discussing road hazards, the focus is often on freezing precipitation. People operate under the assumption that snow and ice are the most dangerous road conditions possible. While there is little question that snowy and icy streets are dangerous for drivers, federal crash statistics […]

Jan 25, 2024

Ensuring safety in vehicles, especially when children are present, is a critical responsibility for parents. One of the significant challenges faced by driving parents is managing distractions caused by their children. Minimizing these distractions enhances the safety of everyone in the vehicle and contributes to safer roadways for all users. Parents can adopt several effective strategies to […]

Jan 24, 2024

Liability insurance is often the only thing protecting people from financial devastation after a car crash. In Missouri, drivers typically need proof of insurance to register their vehicles. However, the driver at fault for a crash may not have enough income or personal savings to pay for everything out of pocket. The people impacted by […]

Jan 5, 2024

When one is involved in an accident and doesn’t sustain visible or serious injuries, they may be tempted to ignore seeking medical attention. They may feel they don’t need treatment. But a doctor should examine you after an accident, regardless of the severity. Here is why:

Dec 25, 2023

Semitruck crashes are complex events that can have a variety of causes. Understanding the different elements at play in these incidents is essential because they can have far-reaching implications for all parties involved. The aftermath of a semitruck crash can be challenging due to the catastrophic injuries and financial damages. Learning a bit about these […]

Dec 21, 2023

When it comes to issues that can affect someone’s ability to drive, people are very conscious of some major issues. They know that distracted driving is dangerous and that cell phones cause car accidents. They know that impaired driving, whether that impairment comes from alcohol or drugs, is one of the top reasons for fatal […]

Dec 6, 2023

Anyone who spends any time driving can attest that there are a lot of unsafe drivers out there. If it seems like things are getting worse, you’re not wrong. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety “fatal crashes involving risky behaviors like impaired driving and speeding remain an epidemic on our roadways.” It might […]