In Missouri, insurance is a requirement for all drivers. Liability coverage is necessary for people to legally operate motor vehicles on public roads. Despite those requirements, some people go out on the road without active policies. They may believe that their...
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Can poor roads be deadly in Missouri?
When learning about the details of a fatal crash, specific information can point to what caused it. Sometimes, it could be reckless driving, slippery roads or vehicle failure. Other times, the fault is not on any involved drivers or passersby but on the government...
How fatigue affects driving ability
Chronic fatigue is a common issue in the United States. Many people have more responsibilities than time. Sleep is often what they sacrifice to fulfill their professional obligations and care for their families. Unfortunately, the longer people go without adequate...
After a head-on collision: Keeping your toddler safe
A car accident can be a scary encounter, and even more so when your child is in the car. If you're involved in a head-on collision with your toddler secured in their car seat, the adrenaline rush and concern for your child's well-being can be overwhelming. It might...
Important steps to take after a car accident
Car accidents happen without warning, and these events can leave you and other victims with painful injuries, damage to your personal property and more. It is not always easy to know what to do after this type of event, and you may wonder how you can ever pick up the...
Collision on US Highway 50 in Missouri
There are numerous reasons why a person driving a vehicle in Missouri might wind up heading in the wrong direction on a highway or one-way road. For example, someone might be traveling at night in an unfamiliar territory. Many times, a collision involving a wrong-way...
Tips for driving safely at night
When navigating Missouri’s roadways at night, using extra caution can help you avoid accidents. Driving at night comes with unique challenges when compared to driving during daylight hours. Lower visibility can make it difficult to see other vehicles or obstructions...
Back pain after a car crash may require treatment
Car accidents often leave those involved with bruises and soreness, even when there are no serious injuries. When you’re involved in a crash, you may feel relatively fine afterward, only to realize later that you’re actually quite sore. This is especially true when it...
Unsafe lane change caused fatal collision
In the early morning hours of a recent Monday in Missouri, numerous vehicles were traveling along Highway 47. One driver, a 26-year-old woman, decided to pass the vehicle in front of her. The only problem was that she breached a double yellow line to attempt the...
Pothole blamed in fatal accident
A Missouri family is grieving the loss of one of their 8-year-old child. She was traveling in a vehicle with her mother on a recent Wednesday. The vehicle suddenly struck a pothole in the road, and the mother lost control of the steering wheel, which caused a fatal...