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How to Make Sure You’re Buying a Safe Vehicle

What is ESC and why is it important? ESC stands for Electronic Stability Control, a safety feature in vehicles that can actually detect and prevent/

September 5, 2011

Supreme Court of Missouri Clarifies Reasonable Standard on Section 537.065 Judgments

On April 26, 2011, the Missouri Supreme Court, in the case Schmitz v. Great American Assurance Company, — (S.W.3d – 2011) (2011 W.L. 1565447), held

May 20, 2011

Cass County Fatality

Jessica Evans, 27, of Butler, MO was pronounced dead at the scene of an accident that occurred on December 28th at 7:06PM in Cass County

December 29, 2010

Pulaski County Car Accident Injures Two

Stevie Burk, 52, of Nixa, MO and Bobby Burk, 73, of Springfield, MO were both trasported to Phelps County Regional Medical Center by Pulaski County

November 23, 2010

Macon County Motor Vehicle Accident Leaves One Injured

Patricia Hedgecock, 68, of Kirksville, MO was taken by Macon County Ambulance to Northeast Regional Hospital for treatment to moderate injuries she sustained in a

October 20, 2010

Inattentive Driver Causes Injury Accident on I-70 in Boone County

elisha Anderson, 35, of Columbia, MO was transported to University Hospital by ambulance for treatment to minor injuries she sustained while operating a Missouri Department

October 20, 2010

School Bus Accident Injures 16 Children Plus 2 Others

On October 8th at 3:40PM on MO-5, 300 feet north of MO- 7 junction in Camden County, a school bus accident occurred involving five vehicles,

October 9, 2010

Cell Phones Cause Car Accidents

What is a cell phones car accident? It is any car wreck that is caused by a driver being distracted while using a cell phone.

September 24, 2010

Chain Reaction Crash Injures Three

Chain reaction crashes occur when multiple vehicles are involved in the same collision often in bad weather, or on high speed limit roads. For example,

September 18, 2010

Single Car Accident

Single car accidents involve one driver and one vehicle. For example the Missouri Highway Patrol reported the following single car accident. Tagger Kellum, 16, of

September 17, 2010

Rural Road Car Crashes

Rural road car crashes car far less traffic than metropolitan roads but account for more than half of the auto accidents nationwide. In 2015, there

September 14, 2010

Teen Car Crash Deaths

Teen car crash deaths are on the rise. Alcohol, drugs and distracted driving are all taking a toll on young drivers. For example take this

September 11, 2010

Lane Change Accident

Lane change accidents happen every day in Missouri. For example, Victoria Fritchey, 19 and Aleksa Baker, 3, of Dixon, MO sustained minor injuries in an

September 10, 2010

Compensation for Bicyclist After Serious Injury

For example, Nicholas White, 32, of Springfield, MO was seriously injured after being struck with a truck on August 23 at 9:52PM on Highway 160,

August 28, 2010

House Fire Deaths

House fires are a homeowners worst nightmare. For example on January 28th, the Moberly Fire Department responded to a fire call for a residence located

February 2, 2010

Two Columbia Residents Injured In Car Accident

A couple from Columbia and a woman from Moberly were taken to the hospital after a wreck in Boone County at Route B and Highway

August 28, 2009

Missouri State Highway Patrol Major Crash Investigation Unit

In 1997, the Missouri State Highway Patrol created the Major Crash Investigation Unit (MCIU). Currently, the Highway Patrol has twelve officers assigned to four Major Crash Investigation

August 20, 2009

Have Set Off Clauses Applicable to Missouri Underinsured Motorist Coverage Gone the Way of the Do-Do Bird?

The Missouri Supreme Court it appears to have ruled that set off clauses in underinsured motorist policy provisions are now void as against public policy because

August 19, 2009

Hit & Run Accidents: Who is Responsible in Missouri?

Recently a man from Theodosia, Missouri was injured in a car accident in Taney County. George Emerick was headed westbound on Highway 76 outside of

August 18, 2009

Summer Fun Turns Tragic in Missouri Drowning Accidents

Missouri is known for its beautiful lakes and scenic waterways and water recreation is a popular way to cool off on those hot and sultry

August 17, 2009

The Deadly Truth About Tractor-Trailers

Large trucks account for only 3% of the registered vehicles on America’s roads and are primarily engaged in moving goods and services on our highways.

August 16, 2009

Texting Causes Car Accidents

It probably comes as little surprise that a recent study found a strong link between texting while driving and car accidents. The study by the Virginia

August 13, 2009

Wrongful-Death

A wrongful-death is always unexpected, leaving families unprepared for the overwhelming grief and complex issues that arise. The pain of losing a loved one is

August 7, 2009