What are the most common causes of car accidents on St. Louis highways? According to statistics, the state of Missouri has been improving in highway safety. In 1978, approximately 1,224 fatalities and 65,749 injuries were recorded. Thirty-four years later, in 2014, there were 766 fatalities and 47,977 injuries. The numbers have been on a decline since …
Although there is no way to control how other drivers behave on the road, we can certainly take steps to avoid accidents. You may not be able to prevent an accident altogether but you may be able to minimize severe personal injuries and property damage with the following tips. Avoid Distractions Distracted driving is any activity that diverts a driver’s attention away from the task …
At times parents may request other individuals such as friends, babysitters, or neighbors to drive their kids to school or extracurricular activities. They trust them to protect the child against any harm, including when the child is riding as a passenger in their car. Unfortunately, car accidents occur every day, and if your child is …
Foot injuries resulting from St. Louis car accidents are often expensive to treat and may take months to recover from. Foot injuries are a common outcome of car accidents. Car accidents can cause foot injuries like fractures and broken or fragmented bones, moderate to acute bruising, sprains strains and torn ligaments, ruptured tendons, puncture wounds, …
In 2013, nearly 963,000 drivers in the age group of 16-19 years were involved in car accidents. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motor vehicle accidents remain the leading cause of death among teenagers. Teens have the highest crash rate among all age groups in the U.S. In 2013, nearly 963,000 drivers …
Drugs that may cause impairment are either purchased illegally or given in prescription form. There are several types of drugs that can cause drowsiness and impair judgement. When someone uses these drugs before or while driving, it can lead to serious car accidents. Injury Claims and Drugged Driving Each year, personal injury claims result from drivers operating a vehicle …