Rear-Ended in Rush Hour Traffic

Rear-end collisions usually do not result in fatalities; however, they often cause serious and costly injuries. According to data released by the National Safety Council, every year about 6 million car accidents occur in the United States. Of these, about 2.5 million rear-end collisions. Common Causes of Rear-End Collisions Most rear-end collisions are caused by one of …

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Updated: October 14, 2022

Your Life Can Change in a Second

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A busy intersection can be a confusing place for a driver, as well as a common place to be hit by another car. Every year, many car accidents are caused by drivers attempting to make a left turn across an intersection. Such crashes are often serious and may cause severe injuries and extensive property damage. …

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Updated: August 23, 2019

Improper Turns and Negligent Driving

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Poor choices, negligence, and laziness often lead to drivers making an improper turn, many times resulting in a car accident with serious injuries or even death. Every year, thousands of serious car accidents are caused by improper turning, which puts a car directly into the path or in front of an oncoming vehicle. The failure to look …

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Updated: May 13, 2020

St. Louis Car Accidents and Loss of Use Claims

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“Loss of use” claims provide compensation for a rental car after a car accident. Make sure you understand your insurance policy and your legal rights. After you have been involved in a car accident and your car is unavailable due to the damages sustained, you will probably require another vehicle for work and other activities. This …

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Updated: May 10, 2024

Infants Most Susceptible to Head Injuries in a Car Accident

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Being involved in a serious car accident with your child is every parents worst nightmare. Car accidents often cause serious injuries to infants. These injuries may include permanent brain damage and spinal cord injuries. Thankfully, many of these injuries are avoidable with the use of properly-installed child safety seats. Injuries Sustained by Infants in Car Accidents In 2010, the …

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Updated: March 27, 2018

Keeping Our Children Safe

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Each year, thousands of children are injured while crossing or walking along the road. A study conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that in 2012, over 76,000 pedestrians were injured and of those injured, 11,000 were children ages 14 and younger. Children are more likely to be injured when walking to and from school. According to St. Louis car accident lawyers, …

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Updated: March 25, 2018