On behalf of Hall Ansley, P.C. | May 11, 2020 | Personal Injury
Everyone knows about the dangers of distracted driving, especially the risks of using a cell phone when behind the wheel. You may even take steps to stay safer, such as installing and using a hands-free device for your cell phone so that you can use it when driving....
On behalf of Hall Ansley, P.C. | Apr 7, 2020 | Personal Injury
According to authorities, so far there have been four fatal motor vehicle accidents in the community of Springfield, Missouri. The most recent was a two-vehicle accident that occurred last week between a pickup truck and a motorcycle. The driver of the pickup reported...
On behalf of Hall Ansley, P.C. | Mar 23, 2020 | Personal Injury
One of the concerns about drunk drivers that many people, law enforcement agencies and state governments share is the concern that these people do not learn from their prior mistakes and may once again get behind the wheel of a vehicle while impaired. This concern is...
On behalf of Hall Ansley, P.C. | Mar 20, 2020 | Personal Injury
You may think that distracted driving is all the same, but there are actually three distinct ways you can suffer distractions when driving. Each is serious and can lead to accidents. They tie into the skills that you need when driving a motor vehicle. The Centers for...
On behalf of Hall Ansley, P.C. | Feb 26, 2020 | Personal Injury
Driving a vehicle on Springfield’s roads often requires a lot of the driver. There is the need to check road signs to determine the correct route and know the posted speed limit. A driver might also be required to respond to passenger inquiries. Yet their...
On behalf of Hall Ansley, P.C. | Jan 23, 2020 | Personal Injury
Missouri motorists face distractions any time they drive. Some of these can be more dangerous than others. Today we will take a look at distracted driving statistics, starting with common distractions. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention examine distracted...
On behalf of Hall Ansley, P.C. | Jan 1, 2020 | Personal Injury
If you are like other parents in Missouri, chances are you drive around with your kids quite a bit. In this case, making sure your child is properly secured in the vehicle as a must. Consumer Reports explains some of the basic principles of vehicle safety for...
On behalf of Hall Ansley, P.C. | Dec 4, 2019 | Personal Injury
Distracted driving gets a lot of attention these days because of how deadly it can be. Also, it is becoming more prevalent, which is alarming. Every day on Missouri roads, people drive without paying complete attention to the roadway. Whether the distraction comes...
On behalf of Hall Ansley, P.C. | Nov 2, 2019 | Personal Injury
State law enforcement in Missouri keeps records at the county level of the incidence and causes of motor vehicle accidents involving emergency vehicles, such as ambulances and police cars. KMIZ 17 News recently reported on one such accident in Columbia involving two...
On behalf of Hall Ansley, P.C. | Sep 12, 2019 | Personal Injury
You probably already know about the dangers of driving drunk or under the influence of controlled substances. You may also know about the perils of distracted driving. However, you may not be aware of the dangers of driving fatigued. Nevertheless, driving while drowsy...
