Many car crashes are caused by negligence and inattention. Some of the most common car accidents are rear-end collisions because drivers are texting, changing the radio station or otherwise not paying attention and fail to see that the car in front of them has...
Year: 2014
Car defects in Escapes and C-Max Hybrids lead to recall
The list of potential causes of car accidents or injury in motor vehicles is almost unending. In some situations, weather or road conditions may be the culprit. In others, it is driver error or the negligence or recklessness of another driver. And in still other...
Railway accident critically injures woman in Missouri
Public transportation is designed to make the lives of Missouri residents easier and facilitate efficient movement from place to place. Despite the convenience and environmental benefits of shared transportation, however, public transportation also has its risks....
Missouri truck accident involves six vehicles and injures six
Trucks are a necessary and vital part of interstate commerce, but they also create considerable hazards on Missouri roadways. There are many different causes of truck accidents including inattention, fatigue, equipment failure and much more. Unfortunately, the damage...
Rear-end collision in Missouri kills motorcyclist
Riding a motorcycle is highly enjoyable and often exhilarating. However, even the most committed riders will admit that it is fraught with danger. Motorcycle accidents are not infrequent, especially in prime riding season, and unfortunately many are very serious. One...
Car accident in Missouri intersection injures three and kills one
Learning to drive is often difficult for new drivers because there are so many things that require drivers' attention and so many risks. Even with years of experience, many drivers fail to pay sufficient attention or believe that they have more control while driving...
Over 20 student passengers injured in Missouri bus accident
Mass transit systems, including school buses, were designed to help facilitate the movement of large numbers of people from one place to the next. By taking advantage of public transportation like buses and trains, roadway congestion is reduced and less pollution is...
Two-car accident in Missouri results in injuries, charges
Much more than only causing physical pain, accident injuries can affect many aspects of a person's life. A person's pocketbook can take a significant hit from the medical expenses and vehicle damages resulting from the crash. Perhaps the person has to miss work in...
Fatal Missouri mass transit accident
Many people in Missouri have relied on mass transit at some point in their lives. Whether it is by bus, train or airplane, large numbers of people often move together. While this can save people time and money, mass transit vehicles can be dangerous, if proper safety...
New details emerge from GM auto product recall
Americans love to drive. Wide paved roads and planned highway systems allow Kansas City residents to easily commute to work, visit family and friends and run errands. However, car defects unknown to drivers can make everyday driving dangerous or even deadly.General...