Every day, distracted driving kills more than nine people and injures another 1,060 individuals. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 1 in 5 car accidents that resulted in injuries involved a distracted driver. In recent years, the primary focus associated with the problem of distracted driving been geared towards the habit of texting …
The 4th of July has the notorious distinction of being one of the deadliest days of the year for car accidents. The 4th of July is marked with celebrations, parties, and fun. It gets even merrier when the 4th of July falls on a weekend like it did this year. Pool parties, cookouts, sparklers, patriotic music, …
Car accidents can have many tragic outcomes and among the worst are disfiguring facial injuries. Car accident victims who suffer disfiguring facial injuries or scars may require extensive medical treatment including multiple reconstructive surgeries. The physical and mental pain that a victim endures is hard to imagine. Even after the completion of treatment, the victim may never look the …
“Each day, people drive drunk more than 300,000 times, but only about 3,200 are arrested.” Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) reminds us of the prevalence of drunk drivers on our roads. Every day, 27 people are killed by a drunk driver. Whenever we talk or read about reports of drunk driving accidents, we often come across two …
The state of Missouri requires all motor vehicle drivers to maintain automobile insurance. However, according to the Insurance Research Council, 13.5% of Missouri drivers do not carry auto insurance. This means higher insurance premium rates for everyone and unpaid car accident claims. Missouri State Law – Auto Insurance Requirements Missouri state law requires all motor …
Cervical spine injuries are among the most serious injuries sustained in car accidents. Talk to a Lawyer for Free 24/7 at (314) 361-4242. The neck consists of seven cervical vertebrae, and a fracture in any of these vertebrae is known as a cervical spinal fracture. It is often caused by a severe impact or a violent and …