Distracted driving is a huge issue on Missouri roads. Many people associate it with cell phone use, but it can occur in a variety of situations. According to the United States Department of Transportation, distracted driving is anything that takes your attention away...
Month: June 2019
Why is distracted driving so dangerous?
While getting on the road on any normal day can be dangerous, the danger is exacerbated by the presence of distracted drivers. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, roughly 3,166 lives were claimed by distracted drivers in 2017. We at Hall...
The important distinction between missed diagnosis and misdiagnosis
Most Missouri residents have probably heard about medical malpractice lawsuits filed against hospitals and doctors. In medical malpractice, misdiagnosis and missed diagnosis are often confused for one another. Medical malpractice suits build on top of both, but the...
Is distracted driving as dangerous as drunk driving?
Drunk drivers are a serious danger to everyone else on the road. But another threat is emerging: distracted driving. Texting and making a phone call are two of the most dangerous forms of distractions. But are distracted drivers really as harmful as those who are...