As we discussed in a recent article on our website, there are no other vehicles on Missouri roads that can compare with the sheer size and power of a tractor-trailer. For that reason, accidents involving tractor-trailers are often serious or fatal, no matter what type of other vehicle is involved. Over the weekend, it was reported that … Read more
An afternoon of boating fun ended with tragedy Saturday when a college student who had been taken into custody by Missouri Water Patrol on suspicion of drunk driving drowned after falling or jumping into the water while handcuffed. According to reports, the 20-year-old Arizona State University student was arrested while partying with friends in Lake … Read more
While we all value the convenience and speed of package delivery companies like FedEx, the services come at a price. Drivers for FedEx and other package delivery companies are often pressured to deliver as many packages in as short of time possible. What this results in are truck drivers who are often hurried, tired and … Read more
The Missouri Highway Patrol and the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety are participating in the annual “Click It or Ticket” campaign in effort to prevent fatal car accidents, which means extra patrols will be on the roads until June 1 enforcing the state’s seatbelt laws with a “no tolerance” policy. Officials said the goal of … Read more
When people are seriously injured in car accidents, they are often entitled to car insurance settlements to help cover their medical expenses. Unfortunately, some hospitals throughout the country are seeing these car insurance settlements as a way to boost their revenue and have been going after funds that are intended to go to the car … Read more
The Missouri State Highway Patrol has announced that May 17 through May 23 — the week before Memorial Day weekend — is National Safe Boating Week. Officials with the MSHP want to remind Missouri residents to make safety their No. 1 priority when they hit the lakes and waterways during the upcoming warmer months. While … Read more
The weather is finally beginning to warm up in Kansas City after a long and cold winter, which means that many anxious motorcycle riders will finally be taking their bikes out of storage and hitting the open road. However, with an increase in motorcycles on the roads will also come an increase in motorcycle accidents. … Read more
In most states, third parties such as bar and restaurant owners can be held liable when patrons are over-served and go on to cause drunk driving accidents. These “dram shop” laws allow drunk driving accident victims or their families to sue negligent third parties for damages in personal injury or wrongful death lawsuits. Typically, insurers … Read more
Every year, thousands of families flock to Missouri’s rivers and lakes to catch a bit of relief from the hot summer sun. Of course, boating is likely to be one of the activities people pursue. While this is a great form of leisure, operating a boat is also a major responsibility. Like driving a motor … Read more
During the last several years, distracted driving has become one of the most pressing concerns for traffic safety officials. The proliferation of mobile device technology has certainly brought this issue to the forefront. In order to address this problem, many states have banned texting and driving. At this point, Missouri is among the states that … Read more