The Tragedy of Backover Accidents

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Two children are killed every week from backover accidents – many times involving a parent or caregiver. Highways and intersections are not the only places prone to car accidents. A large number of car accidents also occur in and around parking lots. Considering the high rate of parking lot accidents, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced …

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Updated: August 17, 2024

Crossing the Center Line and Head-On Collisions

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Head-on collisions are often serious because of the impact caused, leading to catastrophic injuries. Each year, on average 250 people are killed in crossover crashes, resulting in head-on collisions. Head-on collisions can occur in a wide variety of situations. For example, a driver crosses the center line and collides with an oncoming vehicle. These accidents are often serious …

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Updated: August 5, 2024

Carefully Making Right-Hand Turns

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Because there is no incoming traffic to be crossed when making a right turn, drivers may become carefree and less cautious when making a right-hand turn. An unsuspecting motorist may be hit by a vehicle, or a pedestrian or a bicyclist may be hit by a vehicle turning right. If you have been injured by a negligent driver, contact a St. …

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Updated: August 17, 2024

Avoiding a Car Crash While Merging Into Traffic

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Merging accidents are a frequent occurrence on Missouri roads and a large percentage can be attributed to driver error. Merging into traffic can be a difficult and risky maneuver, especially in high traffic situations. However, it is a skill that you must master if you are to drive on a highway. We have offered some tips …

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Updated: November 12, 2024

Doing Your Part to Prevent a Parking Lot Accident

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Parking lots are a place for potential accidents; though they are generally not serious, may still cause vehicle damage and bodily injury. Because of the movement of cars, bikers, and pedestrians, parking lots are a place for potential accidents. If you are pulling out of a parking lot or if you are driving around one, be extra vigilant as …

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Updated: February 9, 2021

Were You Cut-Off by Another Car and Forced Off the Road?

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Getting forced off the road by another vehicle can happen to anyone. This type of accident is usually a result of distracted driving. There are a number of situations that can cause a driver to be distracted – using a cell phone, adjusting the radio or navigation system, looking at the scenery, or looking at another accident site. …

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Updated: August 17, 2024