In October, 2004, Raechel and Jacqueline Houck were driving in their rented PT Cruiser to visit their parents in Ventura County, California. Tragically, the sisters were both killed instantly when the PT Cruiser’s engine burst into flames and the car hit an oncoming tractor-trailer. The tragedy could have been prevented if only the rental agency, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, had addressed...
Read MoreVehicle maintenance is an important part of being the owner of a car, truck or other motor vehicle. You probably routinely change your vehicle’s tires, replace your headlights and get your vehicle’s oil changed. Commercial carriers also have a duty to perform routine maintenance on their large trucks and other vehicles to ensure they are safe for the road....
Read MoreA Jackson County, Missouri, judge sentenced a Missouri man to a nine-year prison sentence for his involvement in a multiple-vehicle crash that claimed the life of a Missouri Department of Transportation employee, according to Examiner.net. The automobile accident took place in September of 2012 and was determined to be caused by a 36-year-old lawyer. The accident involved four vehicles...
Read MoreA car accident can be a traumatic experience that often involves serious injuries. The chance of a serious injury significantly increases if the accident involves a large commercial vehicle. A semi-truck was recently involved in an accident that disrupted the morning commute for many residents in the Kansas City area. Semi-truck Hit a Median According to Action 41 News,...
Read MorePeople have a variety of opinions about where the worst drivers are in the United States. The states with more urban areas, like New York or California, may come to mind. A recent study sought to quantifiably determine the answer to this question and came up with some results that may be surprising to many. It found Missouri drivers...
Read MoreWhen a car crash happens due to a motorist’s negligence, those injured may seek relief through legal action. In a personal injury suit, the proper preservation of evidence may make the difference in determining accident fault and liability. Preserving the Accident Scene It is important to know who you should contact and what you should do after a car...
Read MoreA recent study conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) found a startling difference between the protection provided by cars with a “good” side-impact crash rating and cars with a “poor” crash rating. A car’s side-impact rating may mean the difference between life and death for passengers if their car is hit on the side. Of course,...
Read MoreLast August, a Brandsville man’s homemade pickup-bed trailer came loose from his truck and hit a 42 year-old man’s jeep head on near Dawt Mill in Ozark County, Missouri. The man in the jeep was killed, and the woman who was his passenger was critically injured. After the accident, the Brandsville man drove home. He turned himself into authorities...
Read MoreThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently published a study on the effectiveness of various laws in fostering the use of seat belts between 1997 and 2008. The results were revealing-and demonstrate how much of an impact seat belt laws can have on people’s behavior. The single biggest incentive to using seat belts, accounting for gains of 10...
Read MoreCongress’ recent actions may increase the number of fatigued truck drivers on the road. When a truck accident occurs, serious consequences can result. Due to the large size of 18-wheeler trucks, there is a much greater possibility of serious injury and death in such accidents, especially for motorists in smaller passenger vehicles. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol,...
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