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“Whiplash” is used to describe a wide array of neck injuries. Whiplash injuries focus on the soft tissue of the neck and are commonly found after a rear-end collision. When a vehicle is struck from behind, the impact forces the driver’s and passengers’ bodies violently forward, while their heads stay in...

Speed limits are not picked at random. In fact, research and a lot of back-and-forth debate occurs between law enforcement, politicians, and traffic officials to decide upon maximum speed limits. In Missouri, many maximum speed limits are categorized primarily by the road type. What Are the Maximum Speed Limits in...

There are more than 10 million auto accidents annually in the United States. These range in severity from fender benders to eight car pileups on the highway. According to a report by the National Highway Safety Traffic Administration (NHTSA), Americans spend $871 billion per year as a result of auto...

You should contact an attorney immediately following any accident in which injury occurs. The attorney will help you determine whether or not it is appropriate to file a personal injury lawsuit. With regard to personal injury cases, injury can be both physical and emotional, and inflicted by another person or...

In response to an influx of serious accidents caused by fatigued truck drivers, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) implemented hours-of-service rules for trucking companies. We live in a society that places significant importance on material goods, and trucks often deliver those goods. The more goods delivered in a...

Young drivers have always been more at risk of serious injury or death than their older, more experienced counterparts. However, with the introduction of hand-held devices, the added element of distraction has increased this risk more than any other factor. Distracted driving is more responsible for auto accidents than drunk...

Personal injury claims come in many forms, but car accidents are among the most common. The added complication of car accidents is that in addition to bodily injury, there is likely serious damage to the vehicle as well. Vehicle accidents can be devastating on a physical, emotional, and financial level....

All vehicle accidents can be catastrophic, but accidents involving large trucks (i.e. tractor-trailers, 18-wheelers, big rigs) can be especially devastating. For starters, the sheer size of a large truck increases the chance of serious injury or death in an accident. More concerning, however, is the risk of mechanical and driver...

Building codes exist to protect us from disasters such as structural collapse and fires. In our modern, constantly developing society, building codes are essential to the safety and well-being of everyone. Without building codes, structures could be erected without utilizing known safety features, such as fire-resistant and non-toxic materials. In...

Most people know that snow and ice can create dangerous road conditions, but rain can be just as deadly. In fact, rain is responsible for one of the worst (and most deceiving) road conditions. Dirt and oil buildup on the roadways over time. When a first rain mixes with that...