People are going to be heading out soon for holiday gatherings. Those who are traveling long distances will likely use the interstate system for a good bulk of their trip. They may not realize that some very specific safety features are beneficial to drivers on these very busy roads.

All of the following safety features are important, but drivers must still operate their vehicles safely. They must ensure they’re sober, rested and focused on driving. 

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Most fractures or broken bones respond very well to Western medicine. Modern imaging technology makes pinpointing the location of the fracture and properly setting it easier than ever before in human history. Every step of the process, from pain management to physical therapy after the bone knits has improved over the decades.

The average person who breaks a bone can expect a complete recovery, sometimes in as little as six weeks. Even those who break a major bone can regain full functionality and range of motion with proper medical intervention and therapy following their physical recovery.

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Injuries to the back and spine are common in car accidents. In fact, car accidents are one of the leading causes of spinal cord injuries. Depending on the severity of the injury, it may take months or even years to heal from a spinal cord injury.

If you sustain a spinal cord injury as a result of an accident that is not your fault, you have rights. However, to recover the damages you may be entitled to, you need to understand the full extent of your injuries and what it means for your life going forward.

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Colder temperatures in the fall, winter and early spring can actually be a great opportunity for those who like to run or bike, as the high temperatures in the summer can make such exercise dangerously strenuous. Going out for a run in the middle of the fall or the early winter could mean that you never overheat regardless of how hard you push yourself.

Unfortunately, while the weather may be a bit safer for intense exertion, there are other risk factors that you need to consider as well. The possibility of a pedestrian or cyclist getting hit by someone in a motor vehicle may increase when temperatures drop because drivers aren’t watching as closely for pedestrians and cyclists later in the year.

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People who have a spinal cord injury after a car crash are often unable to work. Even if they can, it’s likely going to be very limited because of the effects of the injury. 

Many people don’t realize the high cost that comes with one of these injuries. The lifetime cost is higher for people who have more serious injuries and those who are younger when they’re injured. The first year after a spinal cord injury is usually the most expensive. 

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In the aftermath of a car or truck crash, it is unfortunately easy to focus on only one aspect of the crash’s effects. For example, if the collision destroyed your vehicle, you may be worried about property damage. If you suffered injuries, you might remain focused solely on healing.

The car crash compensation system exists to make victims as whole as possible after an accident. This means you have the right to economic recovery for all harm suffered because of the incident. Below are several examples of damages you may obtain.

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There’s been a dramatic uptick in the number of fatal motor vehicle accidents throughout the state of Missouri – and officials are scrambling to understand why.

The latest report out of the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) indicates that some 9,560 people have been killed in wrecks throughout the nation in 2022, which is already an increase of 7% over the same period in 2021. However, the fatalities associated with motor vehicle crashes in Missouri have climbed by nearly 10% in that time.

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Missouri requires insurance from all drivers in part because the average person simply doesn’t have enough financial resources to pay for another person’s property damage expenses or hospital bills out of pocket. Most people hurt in a car crash can file a straightforward insurance claim afterward.

There will usually be property damage and bodily injury liability coverage available, each of which can pay thousands of dollars in costs. Unfortunately, the possibility exists for you to encounter a driver without insurance. What are the chances of a collision caused by a driver without insurance in Missouri?

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Do you ever feel frustrated that people don’t know how to merge? This can waste a lot of time and energy, and it slows drivers down with traffic jams that don’t have to exist.

But the truth is that many people never learned how to merge correctly, and it can cause a lot of issues. In some cases, it can even lead to road rage and serious car accidents. This could all be avoided if people learned about the zipper merge.

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Making an insurance claim following a motor vehicle collision can compensate you for property damage losses and any injuries you suffer. Often injuries are the most expensive consequences of a crash as people may have hospital bills and lost wages to recoup, but not every wreck results in someone getting hurt. 

When it comes to property damage, the worst-case scenario is a totaled vehicle, which occurs when the insurance company decides the vehicle is no longer safe for someone to drive. If the damage to a vehicle is minor enough, insurance may pay for the necessary repairs to make it safe to drive again. 

Before a driver settles an insurance claim just for property damage costs, they need to consider another expense. 

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