Buckle Up and Drive Sober It is a big day downtown St. Louis! Not only are we super exited about baseball, but we are excited about downtown St. Louis combing back to life!!! With that return, we also see traffic which many of us may have forgotten about. Without sapping…
No one ever plans to be in a car accident, yet almost all of us are in some type of car accident in our lives. Granted, the majority of us will not be catastrophically injured in car crash, but you don’t have to be catastrophically injured to feel the pain…
Wrong-Way Crashes Result in Multiple MO Fatalities There have been six (6) fatalities in Missouri in the first nine days of 2022 involving three (3) wrong-way motor vehicle collisions. These preventable fatal crashes have resulted in tragic loss of life and serious injuries. Each crash is under investigation by the…
Safe Travel on the Roadways During the Holidays This is not a post about viruses or safe health habits during the holidays. These are safety reminders about the dangers of holiday road travel. Since March 2020, holiday plans seem to be ever-changing and can be quite frustrating. Many are returning…
Rarely, do we get to use the term “habitual user” in a positive way… Becoming a habitual wearer of your seat belt every time you climb into a motor vehicle is one of the few addictive behaviors that may actually save your life. We are seeing many fatal and serious…
Barbeque, Cold Drinks & Fireworks The Fourth of July holiday is always synonymous with barbeque, cold drinks, and fireworks. Many cities and towns ordinances about shooting off fireworks, and we like to take the opportunity to talk about firework safety in general and firework safety relating to children specifically. While…
We are blessed that guest blogger Principal Addie Gaines of Kirbyville Elementary School has written today’s article incorporating technology into the reading instruction at Kirbyville Elementary School. Kirbyville Elementary First Graders Succeed (Addie Gaines) Kirbyville Elementary School in Kirbyville, Missouri, implemented a tech integration program in its first-grade classrooms, iCan…
Summer is here. If you are like me, then summer is your favorite season! Summer involves friends, good food on the barbeque and hours in the pool or lake, and often, road trips. Many families across the Midwest plan weekend or week-long trips via the road. Summer holiday weekends also…
Memorial Day Weekend launches the typical 100 deadliest driving days for teens. Car crashes are the number one cause of deaths for teens, more than homicides and suicides combined. National Safety Council designed by and for parents of newly licensed teen drivers. They offer free resources for parents to help…
A “Myth” is a Widely Held but False Idea or Belief When it comes to auto accidents and handling your injury claim, there are quite a few myths out there. While there are many, I want to list a few of the ones I encounter from prospective clients daily. Five…
