A vehicle’s safety features can reduce accident risk and protect you and your passengers in the event of a crash. Safety is often a top priority when purchasing a new vehicle. Whether you are purchasing a new car for yourself or for your teen, safety features can reduce accident risk and protect you and your … Read more
It is the responsibility of an emergency vehicle driver to ensure that they refrain from driving recklessly and in an unreasonably dangerous manner. Emergency vehicles have permission to jump traffic signals, drive the wrong way in a traffic lane, speed, and pass other cars in ways that would otherwise violate traffic rules. Despite such allowances, an emergency vehicle … Read more
A recent AAA study shows an increased risk of being in a car accident caused by road debris. We all know that common causes of car accidents include distracted driving, drunk driving, and speeding. However, not many of us consider road debris too much of a danger, especially not significant enough to cause a car accident. However, a … Read more
A study conducted by the Michigan Transportation Research Institute has revealed that talking to a passenger can be as dangerous as talking on a cell phone. Every day, car accidents change the lives of its victims. It is important to understand the key causes behind car accidents and look for ways to prevent them. One of the … Read more
Traumatic anosmia is often discovered long after an accident. It may take months or even years for the injured to realize that they suffer from traumatic anosmia. Injuries to parts of the face are common in car accidents. During the impact of a car accident, the passengers may jerk forwards or backwards, depending upon which side is impacted. This … Read more
Punitive damages are additional compensation awarded to claimants in certain cases of personal injury. A car accident victim has the right to seek compensation for personal injuries, lost wages, loss of normal life, and medical expenses if the car accident was caused by the negligence of another driver. The state of Missouri provides for punitive damages in car accidents involving … Read more