The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that distracted driving is one of the leading causes of car crashes, claiming approximately 3,000 lives each year. This statistic underscores the need to address this pressing issue. To start, it is important...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
What are the most dangerous driving distractions?
Driving demands your full attention, so distractions compromise safety on the road. However, many motorists still spend time doing activities that take their attention from the road. Avoiding common driving distractions may help you avoid serious auto accident injury....
4 factors contributing to dangerous intersections in Springfield
Navigating the roads of Springfield can be a challenging feat, particularly when approaching certain intersections notorious for their heightened danger levels. Understanding the reasons behind these perilous spots is important for both residents and visitors alike....
Missouri’s hands-free law aims to reduce distracted driving
Missouri recently implemented a hands-free driving law aimed at reducing the alarming rates of distracted driving incidents. This legislation prohibits the use of handheld electronic devices while operating a car. It also signals a significant step towards minimizing...
The push to strengthen distracted driving laws in Missouri
Distracted driving in Missouri and across the nation puts drivers at risk every day. Nationwide, this form of reckless driving results in hundreds of thousands of accidents and thousands of deaths each year. Missouri has relatively weak laws on the books to prevent...
Is distracted driving as dangerous as drunk driving?
Thousands of Americans die every year from drunk and distracted driving. In 2020, 324, 652 people experienced injuries in automobile accidents caused by distracted driving. This means that Americans could have prevented 14% of all car accident injuries and all the...
Missouri 4th in the nation for dangerous drivers
While driving responsibly should help minimize your risk of a Missouri car accident, research suggests that driving defensively is just as important. A recent study shows that Missouri’s drivers are among the nation’s most dangerous, and this means enhanced accident...
5 common car accident injuries
After a Missouri car accident, you may not realize the extent of your injuries until they worsen down the road. In this case, you may have difficulty getting the at-fault driver's insurance to pay. Here are five common car accident injuries to have a physician check...
Is eating while driving distracted driving?
There are many kinds of distracted driving. Even if you never text and drive, or never drink and drive, it is likely that you engage in certain forms of distracted driving without knowing it. One of the most common forms of distracted driving is eating while driving....
How to protect yourself against aggressive drivers
Everyone on the road is responsible for maintaining good driving practices for the sake of general safety. Unfortunately, aggressive drivers are an ever-present threat that endangers everyone around them. Even if you follow the rules of the road with perfect...