A car accident can happen in an instant. You could be slowing down to stop for a red light and realize the driver behind you isn’t stopping. Or you could be exiting off a freeway ramp when a speeding car side swipes into your car as it tries to pass you. In a second,...
Car Accidents
Who is at fault in rear-end car accidents?
Rear-end vehicle accidents happen more frequently than other types of accidents in Missouri and around the country. In most rear-end accidents, one vehicle hits another non-moving vehicle, sometimes at high speeds. The driver who hit another vehicle from behind is...
Why you should not drive distracted
In many cases, car accidents in Missouri and around the country are due to distracted driving, which has many causes. These causes include using a cellphone, talking to passengers, playing with the radio and many more. It is important to have your eyes on the road at...
Recording the details after a car crash
After getting hit by a vehicle, it can be difficult to keep in mind all of the best practices to document the incident. Still, staying calm and taking stock of the situation can be important not only for immediate needs but also for dealing with insurance companies...
Causes of car accidents and their influence on liability
Drivers in Missouri have control over many factors when they get behind the wheel. They can choose to avoid distractions, stay sober, maintain their vehicles and obey traffic laws. Issues like the bad decisions of other drivers or defective auto parts, however, are...
Drowsiness a public safety risk in ridesharing industry
Ridesharing drivers in Missouri may feel encouraged to work extended hours because of the low fare and salary incentives, but they will want to be careful about exceeding their safety limits. A position statement from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine has brought...
WHO report finds flaws in global road safety laws
Traffic crashes are not just a problem in Missouri. In fact, they are the eighth leading reason for death in the whole world, according to the World Health Organization. They are also globally the leading cause of death among people 5 to 29 years old. The 2018 Global...
Teen drivers need experience and limits to stay safe on the road
Missouri continues to work toward helping reduce teen fatalities on the state's roadways by ensuring all teen drivers receive enough training with the Graduated Driver License law. When a teen is 15 years of age and can pass the vision, road sign recognition and...
Mobile workers may be more prone to distracted driving
The number of motor vehicle accidents caused by distracted drivers has risen sharply in recent years, and road safety advocates in Missouri and around the country have blamed this increase largely on the use of smartphones and other internet-connected devices by...
Counties look to roundabouts to reduce rural traffic fatalities
Missouri drivers may be safer on roadways that have replaced traffic lights with roundabouts. Experts say that while traffic lights are better at reducing the overall number of accidents, the collisions that do happen are more severe. Accidents at roundabouts are less...