Car Accident

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that there were 22,215 vehicle passengers who died as a result of not wearing their seat belt in 2019. Although everyone is aware of the importance of wearing your seat belt when driving or riding around in a vehicle, some people still want to risk their livelihoods…

Automobile accidents continue to be a leading cause of personal injury in the United States. Varying degrees of physical trauma resulting from a car accident can set victims back anywhere from a few days to a lifetime. While every crash and injury is unique, statistics reveal the most common injuries and what causes them. In…

Wearing a seat belt properly while driving is a well-established safety measure that helps prevent thousands of passengers from vehicular death every year. As the single most effective thing someone can do to protect themselves in a crash, it is no wonder that the United States has specific laws to protect their citizens. In fact,…

One of the most important pieces of a personal injury claim is evidence. A strong amount of evidence bolsters a case, shows fault, and helps prove that you were the victim of another individual’s negligent actions. Further, after a serious accident, it can be hard to remember the events that led up to the crash…

Millions of people across Missouri, and the nation, use rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft every day. The rideshare industry has grown in leaps and bounds over the past few years, becoming ubiquitous in cities like St. Louis. People enjoy the convenience and comfort of a private car, and some city-dwellers have discarded their personal…

Auto buffs recently picked up on a patent filing from vehicle manufacturer Ford for a technology called “billboard interface for vehicle displays,” prompting a flurry of questions about the automaker’s intent. This interface appears to use a vehicle’s cameras to capture images and information from roadside billboards, communicating it back to the vehicle’s dashboard display…

As a teen, getting your driver’s license is a rite of passage and signifies more freedom. As a parent, however, this can be the beginning of fear and worry. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 2,500 teens were involved in fatal car accidents in 2018. As a parent, there are…

A recent press release by the Missouri Department of Transportation found that fatal traffic accidents increased by 12% in 2020 – the largest number of traffic fatalities since 2017. According to MODOT, a great percentage of these deaths could have been prevented. Missouri State Highway Patrol Public Information and Education Director, Cpt. John Hotz, said…

Your entire life can change in an instant when you are involved in a car accident. It is especially difficult when the accident was caused by someone else’s negligence and you feel that there may be no resolution in sight. Although you can experience almost any type of injury in a car crash, there are…