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You don’t have to be in a car to be involved in a car accident. In fact, over 78,000 pedestrians are treated for injuries each year as a result of being hit by a car. Since a pedestrian has absolutely no protection from the impact, injuries are … [Read more...]
Precautions that Can Help Seniors Avoid a Car Accident
You have options to decrease the chances of being in a car accident if you are a senior. Although it might seem like discrimination, there are reasons that senior citizens face extra scrutiny when they have their license renewed or restricted. … [Read more...]
Is It Possible to Total Your Car and End up Owing Money?
If you are in a car accident where your car is totaled, it is in your best interests to speak with an attorney to help you get the money you deserve. You pay for auto insurance so that if something happens, there is someone else to take car of … [Read more...]
27 People are Killed By a Drunk Driver Every Day
"Each day, people drive drunk more than 300,000 times, but only about 3,200 are arrested." Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) reminds us of the prevalence of drunk drivers on our roads. Every day, 27 people are killed by a drunk driver. … [Read more...]
3 Most Dangerous Avoidable Car Accident Causes
The majority of car crashes are caused by dangerous driving behaviors that are avoidable. According to the Insurance Research Council, over 5.6 million car accidents were reported in 2013. 1,591,000 of these crashes caused personal injury and … [Read more...]
Hit and Run Accident – Hit and Run Car Accident
Unfortunately, federal data shows that hit-and-run accidents have increased by over 13%. Drunk driving plays a major role in many hit-and-run accidents. Hit-and-run accidents are often deadly. On June 6, 2016, a pedestrian was struck dead by a … [Read more...]
How many Missouri drivers do not have auto insurance?
The state of Missouri requires all motor vehicle drivers to maintain automobile insurance. However, according to the Insurance Research Council, 13.5% of Missouri drivers do not carry auto insurance. This means higher insurance premium rates for … [Read more...]
How Does Age Affect Car Accidents?
Drivers in the age group of 15-24 years make up 14 percent of the population, but they account for almost 30 percent of medical bills related to automobile accident injuries. Approximately 253,000,000 cars and trucks are on American roads every … [Read more...]
PTSD After Car Accident
According to research, those who suffer from TBI are more likely to suffer from PTSD as well. TBI sufferers may not get a PTSD diagnosis when needed. This can lead to no treatment or wrong treatment. Car accidents are a common cause of traumatic … [Read more...]
When to Call a Lawyer After a Car Accident?
Talk to a Lawyer for Free 24/7 at (314) 361-4242 :: The insurance company will use any evidence given to them to minimize or deny a claim. This is why it is important to contact a car accident lawyer BEFORE you speak with the insurance … [Read more...]