Driving under the influence poses serious threat to society. Every year, drunk driving causes several injuries and fatalities not only in Missouri but the entire United States. This brings to mind the case of a St. Louis driver who just got a nine-year prison sentence for causing two accidents within a period of eight months, …
The problem of drowsy driving has reached such levels that it now has become a common cause of motor vehicle accidents. Recent reports published by the National Sleep Foundation & Governors’ Highway Safety Association (GHSA) have highlighted driving safety concerns arising out of fatigued driving. Those who are drowsy while driving have a responsibility not …
Driving under the influence is one of the biggest causes of motor vehicle accidents in the United States. Despite tremendous efforts by lawmakers to curb this menace, people still drink and drive leading to horrible car accidents. Drinking and driving is the single most damaging preventable cause of fatalities in the United States. As many …
Distracted driving, such as texting and driving, is a leading cause of car accidents not only in Missouri but in the United States. According to The National Safety Council, each year distracted driving causes as many as 200,000 motor vehicle accidents. Considering the seriousness of the issue, lawmakers are pushing a ban on texting and …
In the United States, one out of three teen fatalities is caused by a car accident. According to data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, teen drivers in the age group of 16-19 years are more likely to get involved in a car accident compared to older drivers. As many as 3,000 …
Sleep Apnea is a condition caused when the muscles in the back of the throat become too relaxed and cause a reduction in normal breathing. Thousands of auto accidents occur in Missouri every year, and most of them are attributed to some common causes such as distracted driving, drunk driving, recklessness, speeding, and some other …