Distracted driving accidents are on the rise and may soon replace drunk driving as the most common cause of fatal car accidents. Distracted driving is a huge issue nationwide. Despite how safe modern cars are, and the steps taken to ensure … [Read more...]
Studies Show These Drivers Are More Likely to Die in a Car Accident
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 … [Read more...]
Missouri Wrongful Death Claim
If your loved one dies because of another person’s negligence, you may be able to bring a wrongful death lawsuit against the at-fault party. Nothing is more painful than losing a loved one in a car accident. While there is nothing that you can … [Read more...]
Wearing a Seat Belt in the Backseat
Some individuals are under the a wrong impression that backseat passengers are safer than those in the front. There are plenty of signs on the highways informing us about road safety. However, many individuals riding in the backseat still tend … [Read more...]
Shoulder of the Road Accidents
Many people don't give a great deal of thought to the chances of an accident on the shoulder of the road. Accidents on the shoulder of the road are more common than many people think and account for many fatalities on our roads each … [Read more...]
Wrongful Death Claims Arising from Auto Accidents
In the United States of America, a fatal car accident occurs every 12 minutes. This depicts the alarming state of affairs as far as road safety is concerned. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has reported that in the US … [Read more...]
St Louis Missouri Traffic Deaths Increased in 2016
Estimates indicate that, for the second year in a row, traffic deaths are on the rise. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch recently reported that Missouri has exceeded 900 traffic deaths in 2016 which is approximately 12% more than 2015. Based on the … [Read more...]
Traffic Fatalities on the Rise
Recent data from the National Safety Council (NSC) has revealed some grim facts about traffic fatalities. The data shows an increase in traffic deaths by 6 percent in 2016. This, when combined with the 14 percent increase in 2015, means that the … [Read more...]
Spleen Injury After Car Accident
Internal injuries suffered in a car accident can quickly turn into a life threatening condition if they are not treated in a timely manner. Location and purpose of the spleen The main function of the spleen is to purify and filter the blood. The … [Read more...]
U.S. Car Accident Fatality Rate
This report revealed that the U.S. still has the worst rate of car accident fatalities compared to 19 other high income nations. Since the turn of this century, the rate of car accident fatalities has been on a decline in the United States. This … [Read more...]