Motor Vehicle Accidents

Driving can feel almost automatic for the seasoned road user, but the truth is that it requires a lot of concentration. Multiple important decisions are being made every second on the roadways and they can mean the difference between life and death.  Sadly, there are...

If you’re a parent, you know how it feels when your teenager is beginning to learn how to drive. You’re probably very nervous. Some of this has to do with social situations, as parents worry about their children gaining a new degree of freedom. But there’s also just a...

Car accidents are never a pleasant experience for anyone involved. Sometimes, people are lucky and get to walk away from the scene in one piece. Often, individuals suffer severe injuries.  It’s important to note that serious injuries are not always immediately...

Road rage is not new. However, it is becoming more prevalent. As our highways become more congested, the number of aggressive drivers continues to increase. The statistics are staggering. Eight out of every ten drivers will experience at least one road rage-related...

Accidents happen all the time. While some are unavoidable, there are others that could easily be avoided with a bit of knowledge. One such preventable accident occurs when someone passes another vehicle on the road when it isn’t safe (or legally allowed). The best way...

Parents have a certain responsibility toward their children until they turn 18. They are meant to keep them safe and guide them in the ways of the world. So, if a teenage driver hits you, you may consider the parents were somehow to blame. For example: They allowed...

In order to drive safely we must be able to see. The behavior of others as well as shifts in the time of day have the potential to impact this. Glare is a significant problem at nighttime, but it can still affect drivers during the day. In severe circumstances, glare...

Drivers from all walks of life utilize the roads across Missouri each day. Fortunately, most trips are completed without serious issues. Sadly, others result in traffic collisions. Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of crashes in the U.S. In fact,...

There are many factors that need to be taken into consideration while driving in the wintertime. Colder conditions and increased hours of darkness present unique challenges on the road.  Unfortunately, some accidents are unavoidable. However, many incidents occur...

When you’re involved in a car crash, there is a chance that you could be seriously hurt. After that, you may want to seek out compensation from an at-fault driver, but to do that you need to show the severity of your injuries. What determines the severity of your...