When someone tailgates your car, it may make you feel frustrated or angry. These incidents often lead to road rage. The important thing is to consider why you feel this way. Odds are that you’re not actually angry; you’re scared. And you should be. Tailgating is...
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What does marriage age have to do with divorce?
You may not think much about the age at which you get married. Instead, you think about when you meet the person you want to marry. Does that happen in high school, at college or at work? When you meet them determines how old you are when you tie the knot, and that’s...
Unintentional injuries, such as car accidents, are a leading cause of death
When people think about the leading causes of death, they often think about medical conditions or health problems. They consider having a stroke as they age, having a heart attack due to years of unhealthy eating or developing cancer from smoking, sun exposure,...
A claim after a crash involving negligence helps victims like you
Car accidents occur for a large variety of reasons. Some of the most common reasons behind negligence-involved accidents include: Driving too fast for the road conditions Operating a vehicle recklessly or aggressively (e.g. speeding) Drinking or consuming other...
Do you know the top cause of motor vehicle collisions?
Traffic conditions change rapidly with the time of day, the weather, and even social and entertainment events taking place near where you drive. It can be difficult to constantly have to evaluate risk and determine what will be the best way to keep yourself and the...
Which medical conditions qualify for Social Security Disability?
Whether you get hurt in a car crash or suddenly develop symptoms that result in a diagnosis with a debilitating medical condition, a disability can quickly change your life. You may find that you can no longer fulfill the same obligations you once did at work. You...
What leads to a DUI stop? Reasonable suspicion
Police officers need to have a reason to pull over a vehicle. They can't initiate a traffic stop just because they feel like bothering someone. In the case of a drunk driving stop, the officer will usually only need to have reasonable suspicion to initiate the stop. ...
Is the interstate really safer?
Have you heard that the interstate is the safest place to drive? If so, you may have felt shocked. It seems like it’s more dangerous. You’re traveling far faster than you would in the city. You have the potential for traffic jams, road construction zones and other...
Do you have options after a denied workers’ compensation claim?
You have certain rights as a worker who gets hurt on the job in Missouri. Generally speaking, the right to claim workers' compensation is among your most basic rights after an accident on the job, along with the right to reasonable accommodations by your employer to...
How fast a single text travels when you’re behind the wheel
People sometimes act like distracted driving -- sending a text, for instance -- isn’t a big deal because they’re so fast when they do it. They know that they shouldn’t stay on the phone, browsing social media, for the entire drive. They’ve seen other drivers do that,...