On a recent Sunday morning in Franklin County, several vehicles were headed west on I-44. Disaster soon struck, leaving massive devastation in its wake. Reportedly, the Missouri tragedy was caused by a wrong-way driver. As the three vehicles headed west on I-44, they...
A single-vehicle accident recently occurred on a Missouri roadway. A 21-year-old driver passed over a railroad crossing moments before losing control of his steering. His vehicle careened down a nearby embankment and crashed. There were numerous passengers in the...
If you’ve been involved in a Missouri motor vehicle collision, it’s imperative to closely monitor your physical and mental health. Injuries such as broken bones, lacerations and contusions are immediately apparent. However, some injuries can experience a delay or not...
Missouri intersections are inherently more dangerous than many other sections of roadways. Approaching a crossroad of any kind increases the risk of accidents. But even the most careful drivers cannot control the behavior of other motorists. Here are some helpful tips...
Missouri highways can be dangerous, even during early morning hours. On a recent Thursday morning, at approximately 10 a.m., a vehicle that was traveling in an eastbound lane crossed over the yellow line and headed into oncoming traffic. A westbound vehicle was struck...
Whether you live in Missouri all year, travel through for work or visit here on vacation, you likely spend a lot of your time driving a car or riding as a passenger. Regardless of how cautious and alert you are while driving, you have no control over the behavior of...
A recent Missouri tragedy left first responder units, law enforcement agencies and citizens mourning the loss of a dedicated young man who served as a Mansfield firefighter and EMT. He was sitting in a pickup truck with a police officer when disaster struck. The...
The impact of two vehicles colliding on a Missouri highway can be so forceful as to eject occupants from their vehicles. Even a so-called minor fender-bender can jar a person's body so forcefully that severe whiplash is a result. During recovery from a car accident,...
In Missouri and throughout the country, motor vehicle accidents are often caused by drivers who make unsafe lane changes. In high-speed traffic, even if a motorist sees another driver being careless or reckless, the motorist may not have enough time to safely change...
Since cellphones became common in the U.S., distracted driving has become a huge public safety problem. Virtually every state government responded by passing an anti-distracted driving law. But some states seem to have taken distracted driving more seriously than...