Accidents can happen anywhere, anytime, and for various reasons. However, imagine you’re driving down the highway and suddenly you have to slam on the brakes because there is a truck stopped on the highway. The vehicle coming from behind slams into the back of your car, leaving you injured and with a badly damaged vehicle. …
Fear of driving (Vehophobia) is an issue suffered by many people, especially those who have been injured in serious car accidents. Many of those who suffer from vehophobia choose not to drive due to fear and anxiety. This can be extremely disruptive to someone’s way of life. Common causes of anxiety while driving are: Many …
Driving with a heavy cold has been equated to driving after having four double whiskeys! It’s cold season, and it seems like every other person walking around is coughing and sneezing. We all know that a cold can be quite a nuisance and keep you troubled for days, but we rarely think of it as …
The risk of St. Louis car accidents increases significantly during winters, especially when there is ice on the roads. Needless to say, winter car accidents are common, and it is not always easy to determine liability, because liability can shift to someone other than the driver in some cases. In this post, our St. Louis …
A recent study by Kelly Blue Book has revealed that though 63 percent of Americans believe that fully autonomous vehicles could make roads safer, however, 64 percent would still prefer to be in full control of their vehicle at all times. Additionally, 80 percent of the respondents would prefer to have an option that allows …
Shoulder belts in combination with lap belts are known to reduce crash fatality rates by around 45%. Many of us have at some point felt like unbuckling our seat belt because it seems like the belt is cutting off our circulation or feels uncomfortable. However, doing this can be dangerous for obvious reasons. A study …