Seat belts can save your life. According to the CDC, they can reduce the risk of death by 45% for drivers and front seat passengers, and minimize the risk of injury by 50%. Even so, the agency reports that more than half of U.S. drivers do not wear a seatbelt, even if most states require …
Pelvic fractures are not very common and are generally the result of traumatic events like a car accident. Fractures are the type of injuries that require a long time to heal, and the process can be a rather painful one. However, some fractures can potentially make you lose motor functions, as in the case of …
If you have been involved in an auto accident, you may want to file for an insurance claim to get money to cover medical bills. The insurance company will analyze your case to see if there is any cause for your claim, and your medical file will most likely come into question. Some medical issues …
If you are the victim of a car accident you likely want to know more about how your settlement may be calculated. When you suffer injuries following a car accident, your entire life can take a turn for the worse. Not only that you suffer direct pain and discomfort from the actual injury, but it …
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), roughly 66% of car accident fatalities are caused by aggressive driving. Imagine, it’s a nice day in Missouri and you’re in your car, driving. Perhaps you’re going to work; maybe you’re off visiting a friend or you just want to take a nice relaxing drive. Everything’s …
Just like other times of the year, summer brings its own seasonal hazards that you need to be aware of. Nothing compares to a nice summer drive! It’s the time where many Missourians get in their cars and go on family road trips, vacations, or just for a ride to relax. However, just like other …