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It is a fact that driver distraction is one of the leading causes of car accidents not only in Missouri but in the entire United States. A driver may be distracted by passengers, music playing in the car, other vehicles on the road, or simply by electronic devices. Many individuals have become so addicted to …
Accidents involving teens are common not only in Missouri, but throughout the United States. Unfortunately, many car accidents occurring in Missouri have a teenage driver involved in them. Statistics suggest that, per mile driven, drivers ages 16 to 19 are three times more likely than drivers age 20 and older to be involved in a …
A large number of car accidents occurring in Missouri and other parts of United States involve teenagers. The same view is echoed by law enforcement officials and other safety groups. Teenage drivers are at a high risk of getting involved in road accidents. Some statistics revealed by Children’s hospital of Philadelphia show that car accidents …
The NTSB estimates that at any given moment almost 1 in every 100 motor vehicle drivers are texting, emailing, or surfing the web. Nearly 20% of all car accidents each year can be attributed to distracted drivers. A collision can happen in a split second. Paying full attention to the road while driving is fundamental …
Recent reports show pedestrian fatalities are on the rise. Often times, when we think about distractions in relation to car accidents, we think about drivers who may be talking or texting on their cell phone, adjusting the radio, or eating. These are all common distractions that have the potential to cause a devastating accident. However, …
Accidents involving pedestrians are slightly less common than car accidents. Still, about 70,000 pedestrians are involved each year in serious accidents with vehicles. In some cases careless pedestrians may be at least partially responsible for their own injuries, but liable motorists are to blame in many instances as well. Some common circumstances contribute to pedestrian …