Beware of Drowsy Drivers on the Roadways
Drowsy driving is potentially deadly driving, so anyone who gets behind the wheel of a vehicle must ensure they are fully prepared to accept the responsibility. This includes being able to stay awake and focused while driving. When a driver becomes fatigued, they should get off the road as soon as possible and get rest […]
Texting Makes an Accident 23 Times More Likely
You’re driving when you get a text message. You ignore it, continuing on for a half-hour until you get to your destination. When you arrive, you find out that you actually have half of a dozen messages. The person who initially texted you is angry that you did not respond for so long. In today’s […]
Troubling Symptoms Can Come Weeks After a Crash
Victims of car wrecks often face serious injuries, but these might not show up right away. It is imperative that anyone who is in a crash takes the time to do self evaluations, so they can determine if there is anything amiss. Any signs of an injury must be addressed immediately. Some injuries, such as […]
Just How Dangerous is Drowsy Driving?
You feel tired as you drive home from work. You keep going, though, because you’re used to it. You remember some late-night drives home when you were in college. You always made it safely. Now, since you often work the night shift, you drive while you’re tired more often than not. But are you actually […]
Car Wrecks Can Cause Life Altering Injuries to Innocent Victims
Many things can happen when you are involved in a car wreck. For many people, the primary concern afterwards is getting the vehicle repaired. One exception to this is when there are catastrophic injuries that occur during the crash. These include things that can dramatically impact the victim’s future. We know that most people can’t […]
Commercial Truck Kills Toddler in Kansas City
A toddler is dead after being struck by a vehicle in Kansas City, Missouri. The tragic incident happened in the downtown area last Wednesday. According to the Kansas City Police Department, the 3-year-old boy was walking out of a store with his father when the accident happened, just before 1:30 p.m. The accident happened after the small […]
3 Types of Distractions That Impact Drivers
Drivers who are on the road don’t need to do anything other than drive. When they become distracted, innocent people can suffer harm in serious wrecks. There are many things that can take a motorist’s focus off the road, but they must resist this temptation. The thing that makes these crashes so upsetting is that […]
Some Injuries Don’t Show Up Right Away After a Wreck
The impact that a car wreck has your body can lead to very serious injuries. In some cases, the effects of the crash on your body aren’t going to be noticed for a few days after the wreck. You must ensure that you are watching for signs that something is wrong. Headaches after a car crash […]
4 Strategies to Avoid Becoming a Distracted Driver
It’s human nature to become distracted. We are juggling so many things at once that it’s difficult to give the task at hand our full attention. However, this is an absolute must when driving a motor vehicle. Taking our attention off the road for even a second can result in a fatal accident that claims […]
What’s the Car Accident Settlement Process like in Missouri?
Most Missouri residents who suffer serious injuries in car accidents caused by the fault of another person may have the ability to pursue a claim for financial damages in court. The recoverable damages in these cases relate to medical costs, pain and suffering, compensation for temporary and permanent disabilities, legal costs and more. As for […]
