A new report from the National Highway Traffic Administration shares some sobering news if you travel in Missouri and Illinois. Roadway fatalities saw a jump in the first quarter of 2020 when we had record low numbers of vehicles on the roadway. However, those high rates have continued to increase…
Motorcycle riding is fun but it can be dangerous. Motorcycles are less stable than cars and less visible to other drivers. The number of motorcycle crashes in Missouri since May 1, 2022 has exceeded 180 motorcycle crashes. Additionally, there have been increased ATV/golf cart type crashes, including fatalities. Unfortunately,…
While we all know that death is an unavoidable part of life, however, dealing with it is still one of the hardest things we do. The death of a loved one can be even harder to accept when it was preventable. Knowing that you lost a loved one due to…
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…
Drowning is the second leading cause of serious injury or death for U.S. children. Nine people drown every day in the US, and 75% of the drowning occurs between May and September. Many steps can be taken to prevent your child from drowning or sustaining a serious injury. However, children…
Petition – Reducing Child Hot Car Deaths KidsAndCars.org has launched a petition to the White House calling for technology to prevent child hot car deaths (petition details below). If you have listened to the news or been exposed to media at all this summer, you are aware of the highly publicized…
An average of 38 children die every year in hot car deaths. Far too many children have been inadvertently left in hot vehicles or have gotten into a vehicle on their own. Vehicular heatstroke tragedies change the lives of parents, families, and communities forever. KidsAndCars.org We are active supporters of…
The 23 interstate highways that crisscross Illinois are all linked to the 13 Illinois interstates that carry traffic across Illinois borders into surrounding states and throughout the country via the national interstate system. In 2012, when the state of Wisconsin unveiled a plan for expanding the Interstate 39/90 corridor from the…
Study Finds Victims with Attorneys Are Paid 3 1/2 Times More Than Individuals Without Attorneys A large study conducted by the Insurance Research Council (IRC) concluded that payouts to injured victims were much higher when the injured party was represented by an attorney. In another study by All-Industry Research Advisory…
I always know it is springtime when I hear that certain sound in my neighborhood of a motorcycle engine. I welcome that sound because it means the weather is getting better. After a brutal St. Louis winter, we are all excited about the sounds, smells, and warmth of spring. The…
