Motorcyclists are usually very safe drivers, but they also depend on other drivers to stay safe. One thing that all drivers have to remember is that motorcyclists are considerably more likely to suffer catastrophic or fatal injuries than people in passenger vehicles. ...
Car Accidents
Determining fault and compensation after a car crash
Driving is a complicated endeavor these days. Almost nobody follows every rule of the road and safety precaution they’ve learned at all times. That’s why few crashes are 100% the fault of one driver. Even if one driver is predominantly responsible, perhaps because...
Distracted drivers don’t have any place on the roads
Drivers must be able to watch what’s going on around them so they can make safe decisions about how to operate their vehicles. Distracted drivers kill an average of nine people each day in this country, and many more are injured. Each one of those fatalities and...
Hit by a driver on July Fourth? Check if they were drunk
If another driver crashes into you, discovering the factors that led them to do so will be crucial to claiming compensation. While alcohol can play a role in a crash at any time of year, it is more frequent than ever over the July Fourth weekend. New Year's Day is the...
Common back injuries caused by car accidents
Those inside the vehicle can be injured in many ways during a car accident. One of the most severe and painful places to obtain injuries is the back. However, due to the many bones, discs, and muscles in the back, several injuries can occur. While some injuries can...
Does being a safe driver actually translate to real safety?
It's important to focus on being a safe driver, and it does make you safer than you would be otherwise. There are many simple things you can do, such as paying attention to your following distances, obeying the speed limit, driving with your lights on and becoming a...
Don’t ignore nagging pain after a car accident
After a car accident, there is a chance that you could feel pretty good. Even though you’ve just been involved in a collision, your body will have released chemicals to keep you alert and mobile. This is part of the fight or flight response, which is good in the...
What causes car accidents?
No two car crashes are exactly alike. One may be a rear-end collision between two passenger vehicles, one of which failed to notice a stoplight up ahead. The next might be one car side-swiping another on the freeway because one didn’t check their blind spot before...
Study reveals how worryingly common distracted driving is
Most Missouri drivers know that typing out a text message or checking social media feeds while behind the wheel can be extremely dangerous, but they may not be aware that hands-free devices and sophisticated automobile infotainment systems can be just as distracting....
Police reports don’t collect enough accident data
Police reports in Missouri and around the country fail to capture adequate amounts of data following auto accidents, according to a recent report by the National Safety Council. This lack of data makes it harder for traffic safety experts to understand the true causes...