Many drivers assume that accidents are highest in the winter when snow and ice on the roadways can make travel hazardous; however, the summer months are often a more dangerous time to be on the roads. There are a variety of reasons that auto accidents and injuries are...
Car Accidents
What should I know before I travel this Memorial Day weekend?
Memorial Day weekend is coming up. This extra-long, holiday weekend often serves as an excuse to get together with friends and family to celebrate the start of summer. Celebrations can include increased travel and consumption of alcohol, both of which are known to...
3 potential problems with apologizing after a car accident
Fatal and injury-causing car accidents are common occurrences on roadways around the country. In fact, the Association for Safe International Road Travel reports that roughly 38,000 Americans die and 4.4 million sustain some type of injury in car crashes every single...
How are pain and suffering damages calculated?
If you suffer a serious injury or multiple injuries in a bad car accident, your life may forever change. You could have badly broken a leg and now suffer from chronic pain. You may have suffered a severe traumatic brain injury and had to spend months relearning how to...
Illinois laws about texting and driving
Illinois strengthened its texting and driving laws in July 2019. According to the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration, distracted drivers are about six times more likely to have a serious accident than drivers who are under the influence of drugs or...
Staying safe on the roads during the holiday season
With Thanksgiving on the horizon and several holidays to follow shortly after, the one thing on your mind may be spending time with close friends and relatives. You are not alone. Each year, thousands of people travel through the St. Louis area and across the country...
4 back-to-school driving tips
Car accidents are still far too prevalent on Missouri roadways. In St. Louis alone, 172 serious injuries took place in 2015. Over 4,500 serious injuries occurred throughout the entire state. With school back in session, more people are going to be on the...
Stats show Missouri lags behind other states in seat belt use
Everyone knows that motor vehicle accidents happen for a variety of reasons, and crashes are often due to the negligence of one or more drivers. However, not wearing a seat belt is also linked with many fatalities and serious injuries each year.The summer of 2017 has...
Common causes of summer auto accidents
It is natural to think of winter as a prime breeding ground for car crashes. After all, snow, ice and freezing temperatures dominate many winters.However, summer has its share of accident potential as well. Here are a few top reasons why. Everyone is...
3 common causes of motorcycle accidents in Missouri
Motorcycle accidents are more likely to cause serious injuries and fatalities than other accidents. Due to these serious potential risks and consequences, it is crucial for you to understand what causes most motorcycle accidents and how to ride safely. For example,...
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