People frequently rent vehicles when vacationing or when their regular vehicle needs repairs. Whatever your reason for renting a vehicle, there are important factors that should be considered before signing a rental contract, including the type of insurance coverage that applies to the vehicle.
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Aggressive driving is a substantial factor in many traffic accidents throughout the United States. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration defines aggressive driving as any situation in which an individual commits traffic offenses that endanger other people or property. Based on data gathered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Fatal Accident Report System, aggressive […]
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While it might not sound serious, the onset of dizziness after a car accident can leave people unable to return to work or function as they did before the collision. Dizziness is often associated with one of several serious conditions including a concussion, traumatic brain injury, TMJ, whiplash, or another serious injury. Be sure to […]
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Following Missouri car crashes, victims do not always immediately notice their injuries. For this reason, it is important to receive medical attention as soon as possible after a car accident, even if you do not believe that you incurred any injuries. While car accidents cannot be anticipated, some resulting injuries are just as unpredictable, and […]
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If you are going anywhere with a child in Missouri, you understandably want the child to remain as safe as possible. While many parents rely on front-facing seats that allow them to more easily see their child, this is not always the safest mode of transportation. To make sure that your child remains as safe […]
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While the coronavirus pandemic might have reduced the number of drivers on the road, the Missouri Highway Patrol reports that deadly car accidents are up 11% this year as compared to the same time in 2019. While it is surprising to learn, many car accidents occur in the same limited type of places. These car […]
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The COVID-19 pandemic has changed many aspects of our daily lives. Missouri residents have had to learn to adapt to many new challenges during the past few months, and this has taken a profound emotional toll on many people. With the accompanying high-stress we are all experiencing, driving patterns are likely to become worse. If […]
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Being involved in a car accident is an overwhelming experience. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that approximately 2 million people are injured in car accidents each year, while 32,000 individuals are killed. For people involved in car collisions in Missouri, it is easy to end up feeling confused and uncertain about how […]
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The Centers for Disease Control reports that in 2017, 675 children who were 12 years of age and younger died while riding in motor vehicles. To keep the number of children impacted by car accidents as low as possible, it is wise to learn about what you can do to keep your family safe while […]
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Airbags are one of the greatest safety innovations invented for motor vehicles in the last century. Unfortunately, airbags can also cause injuries for drivers and passengers. Sometimes, these injuries occur because airbags are defective. Other times, the airbag deploys correctly, but a motorist is still injured. To better prepare motorists for the dangers presented by […]
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