Every year, there are millions of car accidents. Around 40,000 people lose their lives annually. Hundreds of thousands suffer injuries, many of which are so serious that they will change the course of their lives.

It feels daunting when you look at these statistics and just consider the sheer amount of accidents in the United States. Is there ever going to be some sort of hypothetical future where we won’t have to worry about this? Are we on course to ever have accident-free roads? Much has been done to get the accident rates down over the years, but does that mean driving will ever be safe?

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Broken bones can be excruciatingly painful and can keep people from even exiting their vehicle after a crash. However, when compared with a traumatic brain injury that leaves someone in a coma or a spinal cord injury that leaves them unable to walk or use their arms, a broken bone is a less severe crash injury.

The broken bones possible in a motor vehicle collision can lead to straightforward medical treatment but recovery can also become a complicated situation quickly. What are some of the more serious ways a broken bone could affect your life?

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Summer will soon be here, and you will not need to cycle in the dark much at all. Until then, there may still be occasions where you want or need to in Kansas City, so you always need to be prepared.

Let’s say you cycle to work, intending to finish as usual and get back home while it is still light. Then your boss asks you to stay a little later, or a friend invites you out for a drink. What then? Do you put your bike in a cab or push it home?

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Drivers have a massive responsibility toward pedestrians because they are inside a vehicle and someone on foot is not.

Cars can do so much damage to pedestrians that drivers must do everything they can to avoid contact.

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently released data on traffic accidents in 2020. According to the agency, the rate of traffic accident fatalities have risen to the highest levels since 2007.

Interestingly, the number of crashes and injuries have decreased. Why the discrepancy? Although there were less accidents in 2020, the NHTSA found an increase in the severity of accidents.

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Staying safe on the road is no easy task. Even safe drivers are vulnerable to reckless or negligent drivers and the thousands of accident fatalities they cause every day. There is very little that anyone can do to change a reckless driver’s habits while they are on the road, so the most we can do is practice proper defensive driving habits. These habits can help protect yourself and your passengers this summer:

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Regardless of the type of roadway, operating a motor vehicle obviously comes with a certain level of risk. Even when you feel your safest, another driver could make a mistake that causes an accident.

When it comes to highway driving, danger is everywhere. Here are five examples:

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Kansas City motorists often prefer spring driving over winter driving. But even though the ice and snow have melted away, they can still face many risks. According to recent data, approximately 21% of car crashes are weather-related.

The old saying goes April showers bring May flowers; however, much of that rain can carry over into summer, increasing drivers’ risk of hydroplaning. But by taking the right precautions, motorists can keep themselves and others out of harm’s way.

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Getting into a major collision in Missouri can mean having massive bills you need to take care of afterward. From the expense involved in repairing your vehicle or potentially buying a new one if your vehicle winds up totaled to the cost of medical care and wages you lose out on because you miss work, the cost of a car crash can easily reach five or even six figures.

Understanding how Missouri motor vehicle insurance will protect you in the event of a crash will help you better navigate the process of filing a claim and negotiating with the insurance companies involved.

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The number of people killed in motor vehicle crashes reached its lowest level in five years in 2018, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The agency says 36,560 people died on U.S. roadways last year.

While the 2.4% drop in fatalities, overall, was good news, NHTSA reports a disturbing rise in deaths involving pedestrians and cyclists. Last year, 6,283 pedestrians were killed, the highest number since 1990, and a 3.4% increase over 2017.

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