What to Do When a Driver Hits You While Texting

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Car accidents are often incredibly damaging and frustrating. This is especially true when the other driver was texting while driving. The moments leading up to a car accident happen in a flash. One minute you’re safe, and the next you’re involved in a crash. Though it all happens incredibly fast, if you are paying attention, …

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Updated: August 8, 2019

How Common Are Distracted Driver Accidents?

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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 automotive safety in the United States, car accidents are becoming more common – and …

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Updated: February 8, 2019

New Data on Cell Phone Use Behind the Wheel

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Each year, distracted drivers cause a large number of car accidents on Missouri roads. Distracted driving is the third most dangerous driving behavior after speeding and failing to yield. However, the latest statistics from the NHTSA suggest that there is a significant decrease in the number of drivers using a cell phone behind the wheel. …

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Updated: February 8, 2019

Smartphones Responsible for Accidents and Insurance Rate Hikes

Smartphone use while driving has led to an increase in the number of car accidents as well as an increase in auto insurance rates. Smartphones are one of the biggest gifts of technology. While there are many benefits of smartphone technology, there also seem to be a number of negatives – the first and most …

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Updated: April 6, 2020

Should Texting Drivers be Treated Like Drunk Drivers?

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The dangers of texting while driving are nearly as identical to the public as driving while drunk. So why aren’t texters in Missouri subject to similar points, fines, license suspensions, and potential jail time as drunk drivers? Texting while driving has become a dangerous epidemic that isn’t just causing minor accidents. Texting while driving is …

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Updated: April 5, 2025

How Smartphones Have Changed Driving

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Apart from the many great things smartphones have done for us, it has also changed our behavior in a way that makes us more prone to accidents. Human behavior has changed drastically due to the frequent use of smartphones and the various apps available on it. At least 50 percent of American adults own a …

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Updated: April 8, 2023