Everyone knows that distracted driving is dangerous, and yet the 2023 Travelers Risk index found that 34% of drivers have barely avoided collisions due to their distracted driving habits. In fact, roughly 3,000 people die annually because of distracted driving crashes. That’s about nine people every day. Why do people continue to drive with distractions [...]
On November 8th of 2022, citizens of Missouri voted to “yes” on Amendment 3. What does this mean? It means that beginning on December 8th, Missouri will start transitioning its medical marijuana licenses to recreational licenses. The process of transitioning takes time, but people of Missouri over the age of 21 may be able to [...]
According to Carsurance, there are roughly 89,000 motorcycle accidents in the United States every year. About 5,000 of these collisions are fatal, with the rest resulting in severe personal injuries. How could there be so many? Part of the reason could be that on average, motorcyclists only have about two seconds on average to complete [...]
When you suffer a personal injury and your insurer acts in bad faith, the expenses you’re left with can turn your life upside down. What is bad faith? How do you know if your insurer is acting in bad faith? What should you do about bad faith insurers? Don’t worry - we have the answers [...]
When there are mechanical flaws to a vehicle and the driver doesn’t know, it spells disaster - and serious personal injuries. Unfortunately, recalls happen more often than you’d think, which is why it’s so important to stay up-to-date on the latest vehicle recalls. In 2020 alone, there were 886 vehicle recalls in the United States. [...]
Winter sports are a blast - snowboarding, sledding, ice skating, you name it! However, some winter activities are more dangerous than others - like riding a snowmobile. When driven safely, snowmobiles are tons of fun. Unfortunately, when safety is disregarded, snowmobiles spell disaster and personal injury. In fact, there are over 200 deaths and 14,000personal [...]
The scariest part of Halloween isn’t witches, zombies, or vampires - it’s the drunk drivers. Every year on October 31st, the number of drunk driving accidents skyrockets, causing numerous personal injuries and fatalities. On Halloween of 2020 alone, there were 56 deaths caused by intoxicated drivers - in just one night. We want to bring [...]
It’s finally Fall, and you know what that means: deer are becoming more active, especially near the road. Getting into a car accident of any kind, including hitting a deer, can cause painful and sometimes permanent personal injuries. Read thesafety guidelines and information below to avoid hitting a deer on the road this Fall. [...]
Motorcyclists are four times more likely to sustain an injury after a traffic accident than other vehicle drivers. In 2020 alone, there were 82,528 motorcycle accidents in the United States. All personal injuries are costly, and motorcycle injuries are no different. Unfortunately, many injuries go unnoticed until it is too late to pursue compensation. [...]
Are you planning a fun-filled summer vacation? Thinking about bringing the RV to the Ozarks? It’s important to stay up to date on vehicle recalls - especially before taking a long trip. If you’re a recreational vehicle owner or renter, you don’t want to miss these recent RV recalls of 2023. Forest River The [...]
