Seat Belt Safety for Children
According to Safe Kids USA, car crashes are the number one killer of children in the United States between the ages of 3 to 14. To lower the risk of death or serious injury, parents need to know the correct way to buckle up as well as the safest equipment to use. Read more
Brain Injuries and Motor Vehicle Accidents
Brain injuries can be one of the most devastating consequences of a motor vehicle accident or truck crash. According to the Brain Injury Association of Missouri, motor vehicle crashes cause 49 percent all traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Of the head injuries that require a hospital visit, almost half were connected to an auto accident. Read more
Cell Phone Could Have Triggered Tragic Multi-Car Crash
A recently released report from the Missouri Highway Patrol reveals that the driver of a tractor-trailer who barreled into a line of cars stopped in traffic on the highway admitted he was on his cell phone just before the crash that killed three and injured 15, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. Read more
Dizziness and Driving
For people who suffer from dizziness caused by inner ear or vestibular disorders, driving can be difficult. Read more
Car Accidents May Spark Fires
When a car crashes, there is always a concern that a spark will ignite leaking gasoline or that a rear-end collision may cause an improperly designed or placed fuel tank to explode. Motorists who are trapped in the burning wreckage may suffer severe, permanent or even fatal burns. Read more
Pregnant Motorists and Seatbelt Safety
One of the most common questions pregnant motorists ask is whether it is safe to wear a seatbelt. The answer is most definitely yes. Read more
Car Crashes are the Leading Cause of Spinal Cord Injuries
According to The National Spinal Cord Injury Association, more than 30 people each day are paralyzed as a result of sustaining a spinal cord injury. The leading cause of spinal cord injuries are auto and motorcycle accidents, reports the Mayo Clinic. Read more
