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...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Recent 3-vehicle accident in Missouri on a Sunday
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...
Tragic results after Missouri collision
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...
Difficult recoveries often follow Missouri car accidents
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...
The effects of alcohol on a person’s ability to safely drive
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....
Tragic Missouri collision results in two fatalities
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...
Car accidents, whiplash and chronic pain
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...
Tragic motor vehicle accident in Cass County
There have been more than 40 fatal collisions in Missouri this year, and there are still nearly three months to go before the year's end. Certain issues increase the likelihood of such disasters, including distracted or intoxicated driving. Investigators are still...
Keep watch for latent injuries after a collision
When two or more vehicles collide on a Missouri roadway, the aftermath of the incident may be anything from somewhat stressful to catastrophic. A swift response from first responders and other rescuers often makes a significant difference in a surviving accident...
2 fatalities in recent Missouri collision
It is not uncommon for Missouri police to be dispatched to stretches of road near intersections following a motor vehicle accident. Intersections throughout the state may be either secured (with traffic lights or stop signs) or unsecured. If a motorist is not paying...