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...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
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...
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...
Alarming statistics for Missouri drivers
Missouri has a population exceeding six million people. The state boasts well-known and densely populated cities, including St. Louis and Kansas City. The sheer number of drivers and the frequency of driving represents a dangerous, if not deadly, combination...
How much is my car accident case worth?
Earning the fair compensation you deserve after a car accident is more complicated than you may expect. After a serious car accident, the medical expenses alone can be several thousand dollars or more, and that is only a portion of the expenses from an accident. When...
6 reasons a wrong-way driver may be coming toward you on the highway
All highway collisions have the potential to seriously hurt you and anyone else involved. But head-on car accidents are perhaps the deadliest. Two (or more) vehicles crashing directly into each other at highway speeds creates a tremendous force that our bodies are not...
Do you regularly drive on one of Missouri’s most dangerous roads?
It’s tragic whenever a serious injury or death occurs on Missouri roads. Statistics from the Missouri state government and several crash statistics organizations reveal that some roads are much more dangerous than others, due to high traffic, sharp turns and other...
Truck collisions numbers are up
It seems that news of tractor-trailer crashes are weekly, if not daily, occurrences on the news. Whether it is Interstate 70 or one of the state highways, commuters will often see the wreckage or damage caused by these serious crashes. Since ambulances already took...

