Tag: tailgating

How Does Tailgating Cause St. Louis Car Accidents?

November 12, 2024January 10, 2022 by The Hoffmann Law Firm, L.L.C.

According to highway agencies, tailgating is a leading cause of accidents in the US, contributing to more than a third of road accidents. On the surface, tailgating may seem harmless to some drivers. They may view it as a way of letting the car in front of them know that they need to speed up. …

Is Tailgating Against the Law? Missouri Rear End Collision Cause by Tailgating

June 11, 2024May 3, 2016 by The Hoffmann Law Firm, L.L.C.

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 …