Motor Vehicle Crashes

The interstate highway system is highly touted as being one of the safest places you can drive. It has been designed to reduce many of the risks you face on other streets. For example, the lanes going in opposite directions are divided by walls or medians, so you...

You have likely heard someone say that most car accidents happen very close to home. And this is true. One study determined that about 77% of those who had been injured in motor vehicle accidents had been within 10 miles of their house at the time. As a driver,...

Kansas City is in Missouri, not Minnesota. We don't get nearly as much snow and ice in the wintertime. Still, it does snow enough to accumulate on the roads sometimes, as it did in December. When it does, car accidents inevitably spike as drivers fail to respect the...

One of the simplest rules of the road is that, if you approach a stop sign, you need to bring your car to a complete stop before proceeding. This is one of the first things people learn in driver’s ed, and it is perhaps the most basic rule for all drivers to follow....

The sun is shining, and the open road is calling to you. You put on your helmet and head out on your motorcycle, making sure to use caution as you travel. Staying safe while riding your motorcycle takes concentration and awareness of the other vehicles around you....

Cellphones are clearly a driving distraction. There’s a reason that regulations have been changed over the years and drivers are told never to go on the phone behind the wheel.  Missouri actually has rather lenient laws, compared to other states, but still bans...

The summer months often lead to a notable increase in fatal car accidents, and in car accidents on the whole. In some cases, people call these the 100 deadliest days of summer. This name may sound like a bit of an exaggeration, but it really isn't when you consider...

Motor vehicle collisions can cost thousands of dollars. Just repairing a vehicle can be very expensive, and some people need to replace their vehicles after a crash. If someone gets hurt, there could also be hospital bills and lost wages due to missed work to...

As first responders to the scene of an accident, the police can record crucial information about a car accident. Their statements can go a long way in helping prove liability after a car crash. But why is proving liability so important? All personal injury claims...

After you're involved in a serious auto accident, you will probably want to share that you are okay online, so your friends and family are informed. Before you post on Facebook or Instagram, Twitter, or another platform, wait just a second. Using social media can have...