While New Year’s Eve is a time for celebration, it is also one of the most dangerous holidays of the year. Although another Thanksgiving and Christmas are in the books, the holiday season is not over yet. This Saturday is New Year’s Eve, meaning many in the St. Louis area will be gearing up to … Read more
Lower back injuries are a common result of St. Louis car crashes. How Car Crashes Cause Back Pain The human body undergoes tremendous stress during a car accident, which can result in back pain. Whiplash is the most common type of injury sustained in a car accident, regardless of whether it is discogenic or facetogenic in nature. … Read more
The population of senior drivers on the road is increasing, with about 75 million baby boomers soon hitting the 75 years mark and about 84% holding a drivers license. Older drivers are now considered relatively safe. There are programs available to improve their driving skills and studies have revealed that age-related restrictions are not effective. At the age … Read more
Riding a bike, driving a motorcycle, or walking on the road puts you at greater risk of injury if you are hit by another driver. Considering the number of car accidents that occur every day, driving can be called one of the most dangerous activities we undertake on a day to day basis. According to … Read more
Being involved in a serious car accident can damage internal organs like the kidneys, causing catastrophic injuries. The kidneys are one of our body’s most vital organs. These bean shaped organs are located in the mid-back region and are protected by layers of muscle and by the rib cage. These organs are as small as … Read more
Car accidents involving livestock are governed by a different set of laws. Section 270.010 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri are known as the “stock law”. Car accidents can involve other vehicles, pedestrians, or even animals. Collisions with wild animals, such as deer, is not uncommon on certain roadways and such accidents often result in serious … Read more