The most important thing to do after a rear-end collision is to visit a hospital for a complete check-up. The next important step is to seek advice from an experienced St. Louis car accident lawyer.
What is Tailgating? Tailgating is driving too close to another vehicle at a distance, which does not guarantee that stopping to avoid a collision is possible. Following too close, accidents typically occur in urban areas where stop lights, signs, and pedestrian traffic can lead to a driver stopping suddenly. Tailgating and Road Rage Tailgating is often …
If you have recently been in a car accident, there is a 1 in 3 chance that you were involved in a rear-end collision. Rear-end collisions are the most common type of car accident, accounting for over 30% of all collisions. Surprisingly, most rear-end car accidents happen during daylight hours on straight, dry roads. What …
Determining fault in a chain-reaction car accident can be difficult, especially one involving a number of vehicles and drivers. When you are in an accident with one other vehicle, it is often easy to figure out who is at fault and negligent. In the state of Missouri, when people are involved in a car accident, the driver …
Rain presents one of the most dangerous driving conditions and is a cause of many car accidents each year. According to the Department of Transportation, close to 23 percent of all car accidents are caused by adverse weather conditions. Of these, 46 percent occur during rain and 74 percent occur on wet pavement. Contrary to common belief, …
In the state of Missouri, an average of 138 car accidents happen every day! In 2014, over 48,000 car crashes occurred in Missouri. Some of these car accidents caused minor injuries while others caused injuries such as broken bones, amputation, or death. There are many variables and circumstances involved in an accident that make the accident unique. There are different types …
Some auto accident injuries, such as connective tissue injuries, appear minor at first but become more complicated and may require long-term treatment. Injuries from an auto accident could be minor or fatal. A serious injury usually triggers some common symptoms, such as severe pain, excessive bleeding, broken bones, and loss of consciousness. However, some injuries …