A new study has proven thatdashboard devices in newer vehicles are distracting drivers. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety conducted a study that determined that technology involving voice or touchscreen devices distracted drivers for an average of 40 seconds per use. Thirty vehicles varying in make and model that obtained the dashboard technology were…
Driving while texting has proven to be just as dangerous if not more dangerous than driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. According to the Department of Motor Vehicles, approximately nine vehicular fatalities are caused bydistracted driving and 26% of all auto accidents involve cell phone use. When an individual takes his or…
On Thursday, a seriousauto accident involving two vehicles and a semi-truck sent two teenagers to the hospital in serious condition. A 16-year-old male driver was traveling home after school in Brown County, Illinois, near Mt. Sterling with his 12-year-old sister as a passenger. As the boy headed east on U.S. 24 he slowed down…
Have you or someone you love been injured in an auto accident? There are an estimated 102 auto accidents that occur daily in the United States, according to theNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That results in an estimated 34,436 traffic crashes every year. The chances of an individual being involved in an auto accident…
Distracted driving is a major problem on American roads. According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), distraction behind the wheel accounted for nearly 3,500 deaths in 2015 alone. What’s more experts indicate the problem is getting worse, with text messaging and handheld cell phone use driving the number of roadway fatalities with…
Auto accidents of any type can make for chaotic, unfamiliar, and frightening circumstances. While the aftermath of a wreck can be a challenge, it is important to be prepared for the unexpected, remain calm, and remember that what you say and do can have a potential impact on yourpersonal injury case, should you choose…
Are you prepared in the event that you may be involved in an auto accident? Many people aren’t concerned with the steps to follow if an accident occurs, but they should be. Not only will a person have an auto accident in their lifetime, the frequency of accidents means that a person will likely…
Everyone knows what the business end of a gun is – the barrel. Your gun is only as good as its’ barrel. A family who has been harmed by a careless, devastating medical error has a weapon at their disposal. A well drafted medical malpractice lawsuit. Each state has specific rules on how a…
Attorney Brian Kurth recently settled an auto accident case for $150,000 involving a head-on collision with a driver for a local florist. The accident occurred in the Metro East area of St. Louis when the driver of a Ford Cargo Van entered the victim’s lane of traffic. The collision occurred at a high-rate of…
During the Thursday morning commute, aschool bus accident occurred on I-44 in St. Louis County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the bus driver attempted to avoid a collision with another vehicle that lost control causing the bus to travel over a guardrail, down an embankment, and came to rest in some trees….