A study shows that every year, nearly 292 people die and 18,000 get injured in backover accidents. It is has been noticed that 30% of the backover accident victims are children below the age of 5 and adults above the age of 70. The reason for … [Read more...]
Liability in Winter Car Accidents
The risk of St. Louis car accidents increases significantly during winters, especially when there is ice on the roads. Needless to say, winter car accidents are common, and it is not always easy to determine liability, because liability can … [Read more...]
At Fault Driver Killed
If the negligent driver is killed in the car accident, it does not mean the injured person cannot bring a personal injury claim. However, there may be complications. When a car accident is the result of someone else’s negligence, you may be able … [Read more...]
Why Eating and Driving is Dangerous
Every day, distracted driving kills more than nine people and injures another 1,060 individuals. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 1 in 5 car accidents that resulted in injuries involved a distracted … [Read more...]
Drugs Car Accident St. Louis
Mixing narcotics and driving, can be just as dangerous as driving drunk and often result in serious, even fatal, car accidents. Driving after taking any type of drug – prescription and/or recreational is always risky. While medical practitioners … [Read more...]
Car Accidents Cause of 1 in 4 Deaths Among Children
Car accidents are a leading cause of child injuries and fatalities. However, children do not need to be riding in a vehicle to be injured. There are various car accident injuries that a child can suffer. Pedestrian Accidents Children are at a … [Read more...]
Selfies Join the League of Biggest Driving Distraction
Much has been said about the dangers of distracted driving; even a few seconds of distraction can increase the chances of a St. Louis car crash. Even after hearing the horrible stories of fatalities caused by distracted driving, people still do … [Read more...]
Blinking Red Light and Right-of-Way Auto Accidents
Failure to yield right-of-way before a blinking red signal can result in strict fines and penalties. Motor vehicle drivers must obey traffic signals, signs, and pavement markings. For example, you must come to a complete stop when you see a … [Read more...]
The Use of Social Media While Driving
Using social media while driving is a dangerous practice becoming common amongst teen drivers. Twitter and Facebook are the two most popular social media apps. Most young drivers carry their smart phones with them at all times, and quite often … [Read more...]
Loss of Control While Driving: Ways You Can Avoid It
The Hoffmann Law Firm, L.L.C., believes that it may be possible for a driver to stay in control of their vehicle by following a few simple precautions. A large number of car accidents are caused by drivers losing control of their vehicles. While … [Read more...]