Car accident rates for drivers between the ages of 16 to 19 are higher than in any other age group. In the United States, traffic accidents are the leading cause of death for teenagers. A 2008 study on Missouri car accidents reports that there were 195 fatalities associated with a driver between the ages of …
There are close to 800,000 truckers employed in the United States traveling 250 million miles per day on our highways. We travel alongside them without giving much thought to the person behind the wheel. What kind of training have they had? How is their driving record? When was the last time they took a break …
When looking over a car accident claim and deciding how to proceed, a Missouri car accident attorney will consider the likeability of his client as well as his credibility. If the case is unable to be settled, and a jury trial is imminent, than those two factors will be key to obtaining the trust of …
People hurt in a police car accident often wonder if they are even allowed to file a claim. The truth is, law enforcement officers are held to a higher standard in situations where they cause harm to an innocent party. Besides their duty as a driver to abide by traffic laws and not behave recklessly, …
Car accidents involving drunk drivers are quite common in Missouri. Every year, many people get injured and killed in car accidents caused due to drunk driving. Recently, there was a case in which the family of a victim has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a drunk driver, her mother, and a bar. The fatal …
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, faulty tires are responsible for at least 8,000 traffic accidents each year. Inspecting and maintaining safe tires on a vehicle is the responsibility of its owner. Worn or under-inflated tires negatively affect a car’s maneuverability, and can potentially lead to an auto accident. Checking Your Tire Treads …