Missouri sees all kinds of weather, and most motorists know to slow down in pouring rain or freezing rain. A light drizzle, however, tends not to alarm people too much, but a new traffic accident study concluded that light rain increases the danger of a deadly wreck...
Month: April 2019
Drunk driving intervention tech planned for Volvo vehicles
Intoxicated drivers pose a threat to road users in Missouri every day. To address this problem, Volvo Cars has announced a series of safety technology upgrades for its vehicles starting in 2020. By the early 2020s, the automaker plans to use cameras to monitor...
Distracted driving grows around emergency vehicles
Many Missouri motorists know that distracted driving is dangerous. Legal changes to outlaw texting while driving and public awareness campaigns have drawn attention to the threat of fatal accidents linked to distraction behind the wheel. Nevertheless, surveys continue...
The effects of drunk driving can reach far beyond the road
When you imagine a drunk driver, you probably think about how someone's car might swerve over the line if they had too much to drink. Or you might consider how dangerous it would be to get behind the wheel after enjoying an evening out.Driving after consuming alcohol...
Is sexual assault grounds for a personal injury lawsuit?
Yes, sexual assault may be grounds for an injury claim. Trauma through sexual abuse often lingers as a lifelong psychological injury. It may be as disabling as a head injury or other injuries caused by serious accidents. Some of the most well-known situations...
How radar data accurately links precipitation with car crash risk
In Missouri, rain and snow can put drivers in danger. Previous studies say the risk for a fatal motor vehicle accident can go up anywhere between 10 and 76 percent in precipitation, but a new study from North Carolina State University has come up with more accurate...
Distracted driving habits are not easy to break
Most Missouri drivers are probably aware of the dangers of being distracted behind the wheel. Nevertheless, it's not easy for motorists to break habits that could divert their attention while driving. In fact, a survey of more than 2,000 executives and consumers found...