On behalf of Law Offices of Frank J. Niesen, Jr. | Aug 24, 2019 | Car Accidents
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....
On behalf of Law Offices of Frank J. Niesen, Jr. | Aug 14, 2019 | Car Accidents
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...
On behalf of Law Offices of Frank J. Niesen, Jr. | Aug 8, 2019 | Car Accidents
Every year, distracted driving crashes result in thousands of fatalities in Missouri and across the United States. In 2017 alone, there were 3,166 such fatalities reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. To stay safe, drivers will want to...
On behalf of Law Offices of Frank J. Niesen, Jr. | Jul 3, 2019 | Car Accidents
Fourth of July celebrations often lead to cases of drunk driving throughout Missouri. In fact, Independence Day is the worst U.S. holiday for fatal drunk driving crashes, according to data from NHTSA’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System. FARS reported 1,192 DUI...
On behalf of Law Offices of Frank J. Niesen, Jr. | Jun 20, 2019 | Car Accidents
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, or ADAS, are devices that help assist with driving by warning drivers against hazards and, in some cases, intervening when drivers do not react in time. Missouri residents should know that ADAS can help reduce the number of car...
On behalf of Law Offices of Frank J. Niesen, Jr. | Jun 5, 2019 | Car Accidents
Teen drivers in Missouri and across the U.S. run a higher risk of getting in a car crash than adult drivers. That risk goes up especially in the summer season when teens are more frequently out on the road. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has said that the 100...
On behalf of Law Offices of Frank J. Niesen, Jr. | May 20, 2019 | Car Accidents
Most of the new cars in dealer showrooms in Missouri and around the country feature an impressive array of advanced safety features, and some of them are even equipped with sophisticated autonomous crash prevention systems that monitor traffic and road conditions and...
On behalf of Law Offices of Frank J. Niesen, Jr. | May 9, 2019 | Car Accidents
Missouri drivers know that heavy rain can cause roadways to become slippery. However, they may not realize that light rain can also markedly increase the chances of a deadly car accident. According to a new study published in the Bulletin of the American...
On behalf of Law Offices of Frank J. Niesen, Jr. | May 1, 2019 | Car Accidents
More and more drivers in Missouri and across the U.S. are using smartphones and other mobile devices behind the wheel. If the nearly 2,000 U.S. drivers who responded to an online study from Wakefield Research provide an accurate representation of distracted driving...
On behalf of Law Offices of Frank J. Niesen, Jr. | Apr 8, 2019 | Car Accidents
A recent report from the Rand Corporation supports the misgivings that drivers in Missouri may have about self-driving cars. The report says that automakers and the developers of self-driving technology are rushing to introduce autonomous vehicles to the public and...
