Car Accident

Red light camera laws in Missouri and Illinois still permit the use of these devices; however, this may soon change. Red light cameras are common features at busy intersections throughout St. Louis, as well as throughout the states of Missouri and Illinois. While these cameras are purported by law...

Driver inexperience, impairment and distraction can also significantly increase the risk of serious intersection car accidents. Continuing from Intersection Car Accidents (Part 1) , the following provides some more information regarding the causes and effects of intersection car accidents. While...

More than 35 percent of all motor vehicle accidents are intersection car accidents, and more than 96 percent of these collisions are caused by some type of human error. More than 35 percent of all motor vehicle accidents occur at intersections, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety...

The IIHS recently performed a series of safety tests on 11 minicars, and most of these vehicles were rated unacceptable when it came to frontal crash testing. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently performed a series of safety tests on 11 minicars, and most of these vehicles,...

Defective train equipment and the inexperience of train engineers are two of the many causes of railroad crossing accidents. Continuing from Railroad Crossing Accidents (Part 1) , the following presents some additional information regarding motor vehicle accidents that occur at railroad crossings...

Since 2011, the number of railroad crossing accidents that have occurred in the U.S. have reportedly been decreasing, according to the FRA. Since 2011, the number of railroad crossing accidents that have occurred in the U.S. have reportedly been decreasing, according to the Federal Railroad...

When dealing with insurance companies after a car accident, make sure that you NEVER admit any fault in the accident, as it could limit your payout. Continuing from 5 Tips for Dealing with Insurance Companies After a Car Accident (Part 1) , here are three more essential tips that can help drivers...

Knowing how to deal with insurance companies after a car accident is crucial to protecting your rights and securing the maximum possible compensation. Although both Missouri and Illinois legally mandate that all motorists carry some type of liability insurance for their vehicles, many people often...

About 1.2 million tires have been recalled by Michelin due to potential problems that can increase the risk of tread separation, air leakage and ultimately tire blowouts. About 1.2 million tires have recently been recalled by Michelin due to potential problems that can increase the risk of tread...

While blind spot motor vehicle accidents can be serious and deadly, they are almost entirely preventable if drivers are careful and paying attention to the task of driving. Each year in the U.S., approximately 840,000 blind spot motor vehicle accidents occur, and these collision result in about 300...