This past Labor Day weekend was a time to celebrate the unofficial end of summer, with backyard barbecues, camping or boating on one of Missouri’s many rivers and lakes. After all, everyone wants to enjoy a pleasant three-day weekend with their family and friends....
Car Accidents
Why did car accidents increase in 2020?
With driving statistics down in 2020 -- such as miles driven, for instance, or the number of drivers on the road at any given time -- one would think accident stats would drop, as well. However, when you look at the fatal car accident stats, you see that they...
Can in-car systems help avoid crashes?
There has been a lot of discussion about self-driving cars being the future. They may still be. However, it is semi-autonomous rather than fully autonomous cars that appear to be the immediate future. What are Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems? Manufacturers expect...
Does automatic braking prevent accidents?
Computers have changed cars forever. It used to be that a car was little more than a physical machine, and every feature that was added was just something else the driver could use if they chose to do so. With computers added into the equation, though, automakers can...
How one phone call could lead to a terrible crash
Using your phone through hands-free technology or picking it up can lead to a car accident. If you are looking for ways to increase your safety on the road, then it’s possible you can begin with keeping phone calls and driving separate activities. Because even when...
How prevalent is distracted driving?
The problem of distracted driving has been debated on the state and national level for several years now, but particularly with the rise in ownership and use of the ever-present “smartphone.” Most of our readers in Missouri are probably quite familiar with some of the...
Kansas City police officer causes serious accident
Kansas City area residents understand they take a risk every time they drive their car. There are many hazards a driver can encounter while they are on our area roads, many of them caused by negligent drivers. No one expects they are going to be involved in a serious...
Why you need uninsured and underinsured coverage
In a perfect world, no one would need to have uninsured and underinsured coverage, as everyone would have their insurance. When people got in a car accident, there would be no fear that everyone would have the coverage they need to recover. Unfortunately, this is not...
What Should You Do When Someone Is Driving the Wrong Way?
When we get into our cars each morning to go to work, we accept that while we are safe drivers ourselves, we cannot control the behavior of other drivers with whom we share the road. Some drivers may be intoxicated, or choose to text or talk on the phone while...
School Bus Fights: A Distraction for Drivers?
While some school districts employ a bus monitor to supervise children, many public school systems rely on the driver alone to both transport and supervise kids on their way to and from school. Over the years, concerns have increased regarding behavior that goes...