Missouri police were dispatched to an accident scene on a recent Friday night. Two vehicles were involved in the incident. Sadly, the collision will be counted among numerous other fatal crashes that have occurred throughout the state this year. A preliminary...
We often hear about the dangers of drunk driving and distracted driving. And both of these are indeed huge safety problems in southeastern Missouri and the rest of the country. But drowsy driving is another traffic hazard that does not get as much attention as it...
When a person’s negligence or reckless behavior causes another person’s death in Missouri, it often leads to litigation in civil court. A successful claim could result in the court granting a monetary judgment against the party found responsible for the death and the...
Drivers in Missouri and elsewhere often get into trouble on the road if they overcorrect their steering after veering to the left or right. Inexperienced drivers, especially, tend to do this out of fear if they have breached the shoulder of the road or come close to a...
In Missouri and throughout the country, motorists often spend Sunday mornings driving to church, running errands or traveling to visit friends and family. Wherever the occupants of three vehicles were headed on James River Freeway, none of them made it to their...
Missouri police are often called to intersections to investigate car accidents. At approximately 4:30 p.m., on a recent Saturday, officers arrived at a tragic scene. Moments earlier, an SUV struck a vehicle that was entering the roadway. The driver of the SUV did...
Navigating Missouri roadways can be a challenging endeavor, especially in heavy traffic. If you happen to be sharing the road with a distracted, fatigued or intoxicated driver, an uneventful commute to work or trip to run errands can suddenly become a disastrous...
Despite the known dangers of operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, drunk driving continues to be one of the leading causes of car accidents. Alcohol can hinder a person’s ability to think clearly, react appropriately to hazards and avoid accidents....
On a recent Sunday evening, a tragedy occurred on U.S. Highway 64, in Missouri. Two vehicles were involved in a crash. The incident resulted in multiple deaths and serious injuries to another. Investigators are still working to determine what exactly caused one of the...
A Missouri motor vehicle collision can have far-reaching effects on the lives of those involved. Sometimes, injuries that appear minor at first develop into chronic problems. One of the most common causes of chronic pain after car accidents is whiplash. Chronic pain...
