MoDOT Uses Signage To Reduce The Number Of Missouri Car Crashes
July 23rd, 2013 | Auto accident
In an effort to reduce the number of this type of Missouri Car Crash, MoDOT is displaying messages warning drivers to slow down on a number of electronic display screens mounted along the Interstate. Read More
Missouri Troopers Focused On Highway Safety This Memorial Day Weekend
May 21st, 2013 | Auto accident
With Memorial Day weekend coming up, many Missouri citizens are planning to hit the state’s roadways for a quick vacation. A higher traffic volume along the state’s highways during the holiday has notoriously led to a swelling in the number of Missouri Car Accidents. Read More
Mock Crash Scene Shows Missouri Teens The Dangers Of Distracted Driving
May 14th, 2013 | Auto accident
Studies have shown that almost half of all teenage drivers admit to texting on a cellphone while behind the wheel. Furthermore, researchers concluded those who engage in this risky behavior are not only more likely to engage in other dangerous behaviors, like not wearing a seat belt or drinking and driving, but also are more likely to be involved in Car Accidents. Read More
Study Says Missouri Needs To Toughen Up On Teen Drivers
February 12th, 2013 | Auto accident
A recent Missouri Car Accident is supporting evidence to a report claiming the state needs to adopt tougher restrictions for teenage drivers. Read More
Death Of MoDOT Worker Highlights Importance Of Move Over Law
September 25th, 2012 | Auto accident
Officials from the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) are saying the death of a worker last week, after being struck by a vehicle while working in a highway construction zone, highlights the importance of the state’s new “Move Over” law that was recently enacted. Read More
High-End Sedans Perform Poorly On New Crash Test
August 14th, 2012 | Auto accident
With more than 10,000 fatalities per year attributed to front-end motor vehicle accidents, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is working to improve testing to make vehicles safer. Read More
Distraction Causes Missouri Man To Be Involved In Fatal Accident
July 10th, 2012 | Auto accident
Anything that takes your concentration from the road can be considered a distraction, even if it’s a simple adjustment being made to the vehicle. Read More
Can Missouri Party Host Be Held Responsible For Drunk Driving?
June 26th, 2012 | Auto accident
A Missouri court is examining if the host of a party where alcohol is served can be charged in connection to crimes committed by intoxicated guests. Read More
Importance Of Seat Belts And Safety Seats Gets National Attention
June 5th, 2012 | Auto accident
The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) says that approximately 30 percent of all fatal accidents involve a person who wasn’t wearing a seat belt. Read More
Fatigued Driving Associated With High Number Of Car Crashes
March 27th, 2012 | Auto accident
Recent studies by the National Sleep Foundation suggest that driving while fatigued is as dangerous as driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol. Read More