Auto Collision
Summertime Safety for Teen Drivers
In late May, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, issued a new report which indicates that two out of three people hurt or killed in auto accidents involving teen drivers are people other than the driver. The AAA report indicates that auto accidents involving teen drivers claimed the lives of 2,927 people and injured 371,645…
Read MoreLow Speed Auto Accidents
Often, we deal with clients who have suffered serious injuries from low speed auto accidents. Generally, insurance adjusters look at these so-called “soft tissue” injuries as non-existent or evidence of a person just trying to scam the legal system for money. These insurance adjusters are trained to believe that people can only be seriously hurt…
Read More5 Safety Tips for the 100 Mile Yard Sale 2015
There is an old saying that “One man’s treasure is another man’s trash.” This will be proven in Southeast Missouri over the weekend as thousands shop the 100 Mile Yard Sale 2015 between Jackson, Missouri and Kennett, Missouri on Highway 25. While you may find a new treasure, you need to make sure to keep…
Read MoreSafe Travels in Winter Weather
UPDATED POST: The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Butler County (and the entire SE Missouri region) beginning at 6 PM Sunday, February 15, 2015 through 6 PM Monday, February 16, 2015. 5-8 inches through the night with an additional 3 inches or so on Monday is projected. Some models show…
Read MoreTort Reform Kills
Tort reform kills people. That is a strong statement, but unfortunately, one that is accurate in products liability and medical malpractice cases. According to a recent New York Times article, at least 42 people died as a result of a decision by General Motors to leave vehicles with faulty ignition switches on the road. The…
Read MoreFive Frequently Asked Questions About Truck Accidents
Here are five frequently asked questions about truck accidents: 1. What do you mean by a truck accident? Truck accidents refer to any accident involving a commercial truck or “semi”. A commercial truck is any vehicle weighing more than 10,000 pounds that is used in the transportation of goods or related business. These trucks typically…
Read More5 Tips to Avoid a Truck Accident
In 2012, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), there were 3,702 fatal crashes on American roadways, which involved at least one large truck or bus. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has slightly different numbers, showing 3,921 fatalities and 104,000 injuries from truck crashes in 2012. Simple math reflects that there…
Read MoreWork Zone Safety Tips
Summertime means that the prime season for road construction is upon us. Orange barrels and construction zones along interstates and highways in Missouri require drivers to take extra precautions. Work zone safety is a serious matter. According to MoDOT, 8 people were killed in work zones last year. Between 2009 and 2013, 53 people were…
Read MoreThree Things to do After an Auto Accident
As summer arrives in Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas, more motorists are on the road. With the increased traffic comes the increased risk of an auto accident or truck accident. Auto accidents happen when least expected, so it is important to practice safe driving and keep a careful lookout when you are behind the wheel.…
Read MoreHas Your Car Seat Expired – and Other Car Seat Safety Tips
Has your child’s car seat expired? We put our young children in car seats to keep them safe and to comply with state law. Missouri law, Section 307.182 RSMo., provides that: • Children less than 4 years old or less than 40 pounds must be in an appropriate child safety seat. • Children ages 4…
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