Over five million car accidents occurred in the United States in 2020. More than 1.5 million of these resulted in injuries, while 35,766 have been fatal. These statistical numbers underscore the considerable risk and potential severity of traffic accidents. Road...
Car Accidents
Should you move your car after a car accident in Missouri?
When you get into a car accident, the moments immediately following the collision can be disorienting and stressful. You are faced with a flurry of decisions, and one of the most pressing questions might be: Should I move my car? In Missouri, the answer depends on the...
5 valuable people to talk to after a car accident
The sudden and shocking turn of events due to a car collision can severely disorient injured parties. The rush of emotions can leave them too stunned to immediately know what to do and who to turn to. However, they must communicate with different types of people at...
Distracted driving is an unavoidable traffic safety concern
Distracted driving is responsible for thousands of preventable deaths every year and tens of thousands of less severe motor vehicle collisions. Even though people know that car crashes are a constant concern on the road, they often struggle to keep their focus on the...
Local still recovering from unidentified Westport hit-and-run
One of the best things about living in the Kansas City area is the walkability. There is so much to do, and you can park your car and walk to all of it. Unfortunately, pedestrians are incredibly vulnerable in accidents caused by negligent drivers. This point was made...
Will you be liable if you’re the middle car in a chain-reaction crash?
It only takes one driver’s unsafe road behavior to trigger a series of unfortunate car collisions. If it so happens that you are the middle car in a tragic accident involving more than two cars, you might be wondering if you also played a role in making matters worse....
2 reasons a driver may try to avoid filing a crash report
How people handle the immediate fallout of a car crash can have a major impact on their options for years to come. Missouri requires that drivers carry insurance and report the collisions that they experience if they result in expensive property damage or injury to...
Types of spine injuries caused in MVAs
During an accident, several types of injuries can occur. One of the most common is spine injuries. If you're involved in an MVA (motor vehicle accident) caused by another party and experience a spine injury, you may be entitled to recover compensation. Learn more...
Music can impact your ability to drive
Every time you get in the car, what’s the first thing that you do? For many people, the first step after turning on the vehicle is to put on the seatbelt and then adjust the radio. With modern technology, this often means pairing a phone or another mobile device and...
Even with a green light, intersections can be dangerous
You may have heard that intersections are one of the most dangerous places that you can drive. This is true, as their inherent design means that cars have to cross paths and so accidents are more likely. All it takes is one mistake at an intersection for a severe...
