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....
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Motor Vehicle Crashes
Cellphones are not the only driving distraction
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...
Why summer leads to an increase in fatal car accidents
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...
What happens when the driver at fault is uninsured?
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...
A police report can help prove liability after a car crash
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...
Don’t let social media ruin your personal injury claim
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...
Accidents happen: Have you checked your child’s car seat lately?
Young children have a high risk of suffering severe injuries in motor vehicle accidents. In 2020, about 600 children died in vehicle crashes. More than 210 of these children had no car seat or booster protection. If you have ever installed a car seat and buckled your...
Learning to live a new life after an amputation
The amputation of a limb can be rather challenging to live with. Some people are able to have a prosthetic limb fitted so they can use it; however, this isn’t always possible. Regardless, the amputee will have to learn how to handle daily activities again. It’s...
Should you document your car wreck on TikTok?
Law enforcement, attorneys and legal experts tout the importance of documentation after an accident. However, it is important to remember that accident investigators can use anything related to the crash against you during a claims dispute. Your words may betray you...
Are you entitled to punitive damages after a car accident?
Unfortunately, car accidents occur every day on roads and highways throughout Missouri. In many situations, the cause of the accident was truly something that couldn’t be prevented. In other cases, though, distracted driving, drunk driving and similar issues lead to...