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 …
Drivers in the age group of 15-24 years make up 14 percent of the population, but they account for almost 30 percent of medical bills related to automobile accident injuries. Approximately 253,000,000 cars and trucks are on American roads every day. The average age of these vehicles is 11 years. Many teen drivers are just a few years …
Driving too slow can be just as dangerous as speeding. Speeding is one of the most common causes of car accidents and drivers are reminded that driving within posted speed limits is safer and prevents many accidents. However, driving too slow has its own dangers. In Missouri, it is illegal to drive slower than the posted minimum …