With spring on the horizon, we are sure to start seeing many Missouri residents hitching their boat trailers to the back of their vehicle and heading out to the lake. Take care when riding alongside any vehicle with an attached trailer. These are not only difficult to maneuver but also pose a risk of coming …
Accident scenes can be difficult to judge, even for those directly involved. The accident report prepared may be subject to mistakes, making you responsible for an accident that was not your fault. This is especially true for collisions that occur in an intersection as the identity of the negligent party is questioned. Police officers called …
Coming across sudden obstructions on a roadway is dangerous, but when it comes to trying to maneuver around them on a motorcycle, the result can be catastrophic. The design of a motorcycle gives it less contact with the road’s surface and therefore less traction, making it very easy for one to become unbalanced or to …
During the last 10 years, 10% to 15% of deaths were caused by the accidents involving tractor trailers. By properly analyzing the statistics of accidents that involve big trucks, we can better understand the root cause of injuries and take steps to reduce the chances of a truck accident occurring. The major reason why big trucks …
Car accident rates for drivers between the ages of 16 to 19 are higher than in any other age group. In the United States, traffic accidents are the leading cause of death for teenagers. A 2008 study on Missouri car accidents reports that there were 195 fatalities associated with a driver between the ages of …
There are close to 800,000 truckers employed in the United States traveling 250 million miles per day on our highways. We travel alongside them without giving much thought to the person behind the wheel. What kind of training have they had? How is their driving record? When was the last time they took a break …