Beginning of Increased Road Travel Memorial Day was established to honor those who have died in US military service. It is also the unofficial beginning of summer and a long weekend of gatherings with friends and family. Due to the longer weekend, many will travel by car. AAA predicts about…
The high number of fatal and serious motorcycle crashes this spring prompts a plea for safety. In 2020, there was an increase of 11 percent in fatal motorcycle crashes from the year prior nationwide. According to Mo Dept. of Transportation, motorcycle crash fatalities increased by 40 percent after the mandatory…
Cardinal’s Opening Day is Thursday! Opening Day is almost an official holiday in St Louis. On March 30, 2023, downtown will once again be flooded with people, vehicles and merriment. We all look forward to the beginning of Cardinal baseball. The weather is projected to be a high of 67…
Drive in Greater St. Louis? Does it seem like there are more fatal and serious traffic collisions in St. Louis? If you’ve poked your head into reality in the last month, you probably know about the most violent and deadly crashes . Maybe the topic has come up at your…
If you are seriously injured in a motor vehicle crash, you are overwhelmed by uncertainty and stress. Chances are you know you need a lawyer. Choosing a lawyer can also feel overwhelming at a time when you don’t feel like making major decisions.. Is it a decision you will regret? …
Wear Your Seat Belt!! We are in the busiest driving season of the year. The number one safety measure you can take on the roadway to avoid car crash injuries is to wear your seat belt. While you cannot control the driving behaviors of others, you can account for yourself….
Load up on patience and understanding for the holiday weekend. Heavy traffic congestion and delays can further contribute to our holiday-gathering stress. It’s another Thanksgiving holiday weekend. In the lead up to the holiday, we hear many radio and television programs giving advice and pointers on how to survive…
When your teen begins to drive, you worry. Operating a motor vehicle is one of the most risky daily activities we encounter. As a parent, you want to give your kids opportunities to make decision in a safe way. Unlike hypothetical decision making scenarios, driving happens in traffic where mistakes…
Importance of Motorcycle Helmets Missouri saw a forty (40) percent increase in motorcycle fatalities after lifting the mandatory motorcycle helmet law in 2020. By the summer of 2021, the number of traffic fatalities had soared in spite of greatly decreased traffic. This was not difficult to predict. Every single state…
When it comes to sleep, it is not surprising that 1 in 3 Americans are sleep deprived according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Whether your sleep deprivation is due to a new baby, late nights socializing, extended work shifts or simply long hours of work, we often cut…
