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Establishing who is at fault for a crash is important when there are expenses involved. The driver who caused the collision (theoretically) provides insurance coverage to those affected. They are also potentially at risk of civil litigation if their insurance…

If you’re like most motorcyclists, you are already familiar with this issue: You know you’re in plain view of another motorist in a passenger vehicle, but they still almost drive right into you – and you’re scared that one day…

Drivers in Missouri are required to follow traffic laws to the best of their ability. Abiding by rules such as the speed limit and using turn signals can reduce the likelihood of a crash. There are also separate rules that…

Truck “platooning” involves a convoy of commercial trucks driving closely together, coordinating their movements through the use of advanced technology. This emerging practice, which is sort of an advanced form of “cruise control” for semitrucks, aims to improve fuel efficiency,…

Discussions about liability for car crashes almost always focus on the drivers involved. Frequently, collisions occur because motorists do something unsafe or illegal. They drive too fast, they forget to use their turn signal or they go the wrong way…

Driving requires constant attention and alertness; anything impairing these necessities can significantly increase the risk of a car crash. Fatigue is one such factor that can profoundly affect a person’s ability to drive safely. It can slow reaction times, impair…

Many people start their day with coffee and keep drinking it until they finish work. Caffeine is a very popular stimulant that millions of people consume on a daily basis in the United States. It is quite common for people…

A blow to the head that causes a traumatic brain injury (TBI) can leave a victim with a wide range of physical and mental issues. Some resolve relatively soon as the swelling in the brain subsides. Others can take longer…

Semi-truck collisions typically occur because of something that a driver does in traffic. It could be the commercial driver operating the 18-wheeler who makes the mistake, or it might be someone in a smaller vehicle that causes a crash. However,…

Despite the improvement in road safety, car accidents are a common occurrence. They can cause severe physical and emotional damage. Rear-end accidents are one of the most common types of car accidents. A rear-end accident occurs when one vehicle hits…