Yesterday and this morning began with two fatal crashes in Missouri, one in Laclede County and in Howell County. In both of the crash reports (Missouri State Highway Patrol), a driver crossed the center line and struck another car head-on. Generally, we do not have two of these horrible crashes…
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All too often, rear-end collisions result from inattention: the rear driver fails to pay adequate attention to the road, and in the blink of an eye, crashes into the car in front of them. Inattention does not just always mean distraction. In fact, inattentive drivers can cause accidents when drivers…
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It is never going to happen to me…. Ninety percent of us have been in some type of car accident during our lifetime. Yet, most people think it will never happen to them. Thinking about how often car accidents occur, we have to operate with the mindset that it really…
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So, you’re going to be doing some driving over the Thanksgiving holiday? Well, you will not be alone. Millions of Americans will be on the roadway with you. According to CNN reporting, there is a weather front from California to Michigan that is impacting travel across the country. More than…
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Across the country, drivers speed every day. In fact, you may have been one of those drivers. According to a recent survey, half of all drivers have admitted to driving 15 miles per hour over the speed limit on a freeway. About the same number of drivers have admitted to…
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Halloween in St. Louis Halloween in St. Louis is always a big deal! Parents are pretty familiar with the horror stories of unsafe treats and avoiding homemade treats. But, the biggest danger to trick-or-treaters is actually motor vehicle traffic. Motorists and pedestrians interacting safely this evening is the biggest concern…
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Traffic accidents occur every single day throughout the country. In fact, according to 2017 statistics provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 7,500 people are injured in traffic accidents across the U.S. each day. Most of them have a single, common cause, but it isn’t what most…
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A crash incident on Tuesday afternoon, September 10th involved a car striking the side of MoDOT vehicle. According to officials, the MoDOT vehicle was striping the road at a slow speed when it was struck by a vehicle traveling the same direction. According to MoDOT, when trucks are striping they…
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Labor Day Weekend is one of the Highest Traffic Fatality Weekends According to the National Safety Council, an estimated 400 people may die on U.S. roadways over the Labor Day holiday weekend. Labor Day weekend is generally the last big travel weekend of the summer as the last three day…
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Zane Cagle and Andrew Mundwiller Named to Super Lawyers, 2019 Congratulations to Andrew G. Mundwiller and Zane T Cagle recognized this year to the elite group Missouri & Kansas of Super Lawyers 2019! The honor of Super Lawyer is a selection process through Thompson Reuters involving peer-nomination and evaluation. …
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Here Are Several Steps for You to Take Each year, millions of people across the United States suffer injuries in serious auto accidents, including truck accidents, pedestrian accidents, and motorcycle accidents. Following a car accident, injured individuals often don’t know what steps to take, either in the immediate aftermath of…
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Be a Habitual Seat Belt User Being a “habitual user” of anything is usually frowned upon, but being a habitual seat belt user can save your life! There are still too many drivers in Missouri that are failing to wear seat belts. They may wear the seat belt intermittently, but…
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Total Number of Missouri Crashes Rise as Summer Winds Down Since March, the number of motor vehicle crashes has continued to rise every month. In March, there were 526 crashes, April 590, May 666, June, 684 and in July, there were 739 crashes. There have been a total of 241…
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Two fatal head-on traffic crashes in Missouri claim four lives. Serious injury crashes were also numerous across Missouri. Two fatal crashes happened over the weekend in Missouri: Johnson County, Friday, July 26, 2019. At around 3:45 p.m. a fatal crash resulted when a Chevrolet S-10 and a Suzuki struck head-on…
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Don’t Let the Heat Result in Road Rage We all become exasperated in hectic traffic. Most of us assume that we will witness some kind of issue in rush-hour traffic. But, the number of road rage incidents that result in serious injury and fatalities is out of hand. Driving down…
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Holiday Weekend-Numerous Fatal Crashes Long holiday weekends are always much anticipated fun weekends. The down side of a longer holiday weekend is the increase in car collisions. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, there were 12 traffic fatalities, zero boating fatalities and three drownings over the 4th of July holiday. …
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In most American cities, our streets are congested, our highways are overcrowded, and our commutes are long and stressful. Many drivers choose to pass the time while waiting in traffic by reading, texting, applying makeup, or even shaving. All of these activities—and many more—qualify as distracted driving. Most of us…
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Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of accidental death and serious injuries in the United States. Each year, approximately 50,000 people are injured in Missouri car accidents. Over 100,000 Missouri car crashes result in property damage, and nearly 800 lives are lost in Missouri car accidents annually. Until it…
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Car Crashes on Highway 13, North of Springfield If you have driven on Highway 13 between Springfield, MO and Clinton, MO, then you know that there are many car crashes resulting in fatalities and serious injuries. In my commutes across the state, I’ve personally experienced cars and truck unsafely entering…
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After an injury car accident in Missouri, you often find yourself overwhelmed. You have all kinds of concerns including the damage to your car. You may be in a hurry to settle, but that can be a critical mistake if you are HURT. Sometimes people are so overwhelmed, they will…
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Buckle Up this Summer Without a doubt, the most dangerous thing we do on a daily basis is ride in a car. As of 2016, Missouri continues to one of the worst states for seat belt usage at 79.1 percent. Seat belt usage across the US is about 90.1 percent,…
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More Fatal Car Crashes in the Summer Many of us tend to think that winter driving is far more dangerous than summer driving due to winter weather like ice and snow. However, when we examine the actual statistics of fatal motor vehicle crashes, it becomes apparent that June, July and…
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Memorial Day Weekend Safety Memorial Day is to honor the men and women who died serving in the U.S. military. It’s a day to honor those who have given the ultimate sacrifice. It is also the unofficial beginning of summer in the Midwest and a three-day weekend for many. As…
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