Driving Under the Influence of Opioids

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Driving under the influence of opioids is becoming more common on our roads and highways. Due to an increase in heroin and opioid use and abuse, the number of people who are getting behind the wheel under influence is also increasing. Effects of Opiates and Opioids Opioids and opiates are drugs that affect the central …

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Updated: February 8, 2019

Occupants of Passenger Cars at High Risk of Serious Injuries and Death

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Expert analysis of passenger vehicle safety trends has revealed some interesting and disturbing facts. Expert analysis of passenger vehicle safety trends conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has revealed some interesting and disturbing facts. What is a “passenger vehicle”? A passenger vehicle is a typical car that most of us drive, but …

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Updated: August 23, 2019

New Data on Cell Phone Use Behind the Wheel

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Each year, distracted drivers cause a large number of car accidents on Missouri roads. Distracted driving is the third most dangerous driving behavior after speeding and failing to yield. However, the latest statistics from the NHTSA suggest that there is a significant decrease in the number of drivers using a cell phone behind the wheel. …

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Updated: February 8, 2019

Delayed Pain After a St. Louis Car Accident

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While some injuries are immediately apparent after the crash occurs, others may not cause any symptoms until days or even months after the accident. Car accidents can cause long term physical and psychological injuries. While some injuries are immediately apparent after the crash occurs, others may not cause any symptoms until days or even months …

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Updated: July 16, 2018

Studies Show These Drivers Are More Likely to Die in a Car Accident

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A recent study shows that drivers who are severely overweight are more likely to die in car accidents. It could be because the safety technology is not as effective for severely overweight drivers. Besides this, they also suffer from additional health issues, which puts them at a higher risk. Studies show that there are 78% …

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Updated: May 10, 2024

Things Your Car Insurance May Not Cover

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Carefully weigh the facts before letting your insurance company talk you into switching to another plan. Has your insurance company ever asked you to switch to another plan because it could save you a certain amount of money? If it does, make sure you careful weight the facts. When the insurance company says that you …

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Updated: August 18, 2021