One of the last things that any Missouri or Illinois resident traveling on the road expects to experience is a fatal train accidents. The unfortunate truth, however, is that train accidents can and do happen to Americans more than some might Read More
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Trucking accidents may be result of defective products liability
Many Americans suffer a serious case of nerves whenever forced to ride in close proximity to a semi-truck for any length of time. Driving next to one of these behemoth vehicles often taps into a primal fear for Missouri and Illinois drivers, Read More
Walmart found liable in pickup truck accident after inadequate tire inspection
Few things in life are as difficult as losing a loved one in a motor vehicle accident that could – and in many cases should – have been prevented. When the loved one who is lost is a teenager with their whole lives ahead of them, that tragedy seems Read More
“Curbside” tour bus companies putting lives at risk to cut costs
A number of Missouri and Illinois residents take vacations around the country or day trips to nearby cities like St. Louis and Kansas City. Many tourists think nothing of booking a commercial tour bus to take these trips, or of hopping on a Read More
Distracted driving car accidents involving cell phones and texting on the rise
We've discussed distracted driving several times on this blog – in large part because it is such a pervasive problem in Missouri, Illinois, and the rest of the U.S. Distracted driving injures many people each day; statistics from 2009 showed that Read More
When do federal regulations apply in a trucking accident case?
When it comes to commercial motor vehicles (CMVs), some Missouri and Illinois residents might mistakenly assume that only truck accidents with large tractor-trailers would fall under the federal safety regulations that truck drivers and their Read More
Distracted driving car accidents big risk for inexperienced drivers
Distracted driving can be dangerous enough for experienced drivers in Missouri and Illinois, but add in the added risk of being an inexperienced driver, and driving while distracted can be even more dangerous. In fact, one study indicates that newly Read More
Side airbag design crucial in protecting occupants in side impact crashes
We’ve previously discussed the fact that side impact crashes are a bigger risk than many Missouri and Illinois residents realize, accounting for approximately one-third of all deaths that happen in the wake of motor vehicle accidents. A number of Read More
Change in highway guardrail design causing more deaths, serious injuries?
Highway guardrails are supposed to protect Missouri and Illinois residents when they take to the American roadways. Instead, some are now alleging that a modification in the design of the guardrail head models back in 2005 are causing severe Read More
Distracted driving killing more bicyclists and pedestrians in car accidents
It’s a disturbing statistic: despite the fact that overall motor vehicle fatalities have continued to decrease on a national basis, the number of bicyclists and pedestrians who die in motor vehicle accidents has actually gone up dramatically. One of Read More
Dangerous crosswalk design can lead to severe injuries to pedestrians
In today’s fast-paced society, many Missouri and Illinois residents are aware of the numerous dangers that can come from driving on American roadways. These dangers run the gamut from speeding drivers, to sharing the roads with excessively large Read More
Steps that can help when considering a seat belt defect or failure lawsuit
Thanks to extensive public awareness campaigns and education over the past few decades, many more people make wearing their seat belts while driving a habit than ever before. Most of us in Missouri and Illinois who habitually “click it” before ever Read More
Common child safety seat defects that can hurt or kill children in car accidents
Parents in Missouri and Illinois typically know just how important it is to buckle their children properly into their child safety or booster seats each and every time they pile into the car for a trip, whether it’s just around the corner or across Read More
Just How Safe Are Children in the Back Seat?
Transportation by motor vehicle is an inevitable part of American society these days. Missouri adults and children alike typically ride in some combination of buses, cars, trucks, trains, and other vehicles on a daily basis. Another unfortunate Read More
Seat Back Failure: Collapsing seats can cause catastrophic or deadly injuries
Whenever an Illinois or Missouri car accident occurs, it can leave victims reeling from both physical and emotional pain. In the event that serious injuries or death result from a rear-end collision, financial suffering can often follow the physical Read More
Auto manufacturers: Failure to install side air bags can kill
Most Missouri residents are aware of just how deadly head-on collisions can be but often fail to realize that side collisions can also pose a huge risk to them and their families. Side impacts run a close second to head-on accidents when it comes to Read More
What Factors Should Be Examined in a Tire Defect Case?
The first factor that should be examined in a tire defect case is the tire and its condition. Are there large pieces of tread missing? Does the tire have air pressure or will it still hold air? How old is the tire (determined by the DOT Read More
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