There is a clear link between speed and automobile accidents. This is the reason that breaking the speed limit is illegal. It’s not just a way to generate revenue through tickets, but a way to try to make the roads safer by keeping speeds down. What studies have found...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Serious hidden injuries to look for after a car accident
Car accidents can be very traumatic, both physically and psychologically. While a lot of people survive these accidents and recover, some are seriously injured and unable to return to life as it was before the accident. Ambulance staff usually examine car accident...
The connection between car crashes and amputations
Although the actual crash that occurs when two vehicles collide may only last for a fraction of a second, the impact can cause devastating injuries. Someone's placement at the time of a crash and the types of vehicles involved in the wreck can both have major...
Distracted driving leads to some of the worst collisions
Driving is a high-demand activity that requires people to pay close attention to their surroundings and respond as quickly as possible to changing circumstances. All it takes is a few seconds of delay for a situation to change and put someone at risk of a potentially...
How motorists prove fault after a serious car wreck
Figuring out who is to blame for a crash can be a challenge, as there are many people who simply do not wish to accept personal responsibility for their own bad choices. Some of those people have a hard time even being honest with themselves, while others might lie to...
Why people fail to notice signs of crash-related brain injuries
There are certain injuries that are obvious immediately after a crash. Someone with a gash in their forehead will bleed profusely, making it clear that they will require medical evaluation and stitches. Someone with a bad fracture may not be able to lift themselves...
Why uninsured motorists are a big concern on Missouri roads
Purchasing a liability insurance policy is one of the most basic requirements for Missouri drivers. Most people do not have enough in their personal savings accounts to fully cover the costs of a crash even when there is only property damage involved. If a crash put...
Why insurance may not be enough after a severe car wreck
One of the reasons that Missouri law requires insurance is that the average person doesn't have enough money in their savings account to pay for the cost of a collision. Even just repairing someone's vehicle might add up to more than a negligent driver can actually...
Study calls Missouri the 6th-worst state for car accidents
Competition between the states can be fun. Ranking the states by things like best pizza or prettiest national parks is harmless fun and a way for readers to learn more about the country. Then there are more serious state-by-state rankings -- ones you would not want...
Weighty concerns over electric vehicles
Electric vehicles are gaining in popularity. In 2022, purchases of transports increased 65 percent to reach more than 800,000, accounting for nearly six percent of all new vehicle sales. Government initiatives and tax credits could help to achieve their goal of...