The Devastating Effects of Road Hazards on Motorcycles

Coming across sudden obstructions on a roadway is dangerous, but when it comes to trying to maneuver around them on a motorcycle, the result can be catastrophic. The design of a motorcycle gives it less contact with the road’s surface and therefore less traction, making it very easy for one to become unbalanced or to …

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Statistics Revealing Causes of Big Truck Accidents in Missouri

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During the last 10 years, 10% to 15% of deaths were caused by the accidents involving tractor trailers. By properly analyzing the statistics of accidents that involve big trucks, we can better understand the root cause of injuries and take steps to reduce the chances of a truck accident occurring. The major reason why big trucks …

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Common Risks for Young Drivers

Car accident rates for drivers between the ages of 16 to 19 are higher than in any other age group.  In the United States, traffic accidents are the leading cause of death for teenagers. A 2008 study on Missouri car accidents reports that there were 195 fatalities associated with a driver between the ages of …

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Trucking Companies and Negligent Hiring Practices

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There are close to 800,000 truckers employed in the United States traveling 250 million miles per day on our highways. We travel alongside them without giving much thought to the person behind the wheel. What kind of training have they had? How is their driving record? When was the last time they took a break …

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Blazing Semi Truck Kills Two Motorists

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In early September, two motorists died in an accident after their vehicle was caught underneath a semi-truck that caught fire. Early on September 3rd, police and firefighters responded to the scene of an accident that occurred just after midnight. Emergency calls to police reported that there was a semi-truck that had caught fire on the …

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The Danger of Pedestrian Accidents at Busy Truck Stops

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Those driving on the open roads are not the only ones at risk of being injured or killed by an 18 wheeler. Truck stops and travel plazas are the scenes of many accidents where the driver fails to see a pedestrian before it is too late. If you have been injured by a big rig …

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