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When driving in the state of Missouri, there are bound to be times when you need to slow down or stop to let another vehicle or pedestrian pass. That is why the state has right of way laws in place, even in the absence of signs or signals.
Approximately 68 percent of traffic fatalities involved drivers and passengers who were not wearing seatbelts, according to a staggering statistic given by the Missouri Highway Patrol towards the end of 2020. Even though most Missourians on average buckle up regularly, for those who choose not to, the injuries can be catastrophic if not fatal.
Hit and runs are one of the worst kinds of accidents you can suffer in Missouri. The person who inflicted harm on you isn’t willing to step up and take responsibility for what they’ve done. Tracking down the at fault party to hold them accountable for your injuries depends largely on what you do following the collision.
Understanding Missouri Uninsured Motorist laws can be challenging. Uninsured motorist insurance is a type of coverage that comes into play when another driver involved in an accident does not have car insurance. Although the state requires every driver to carry liability insurance, thousands do not have it.
Car accidents are, by nature, unpredictable. However, there are certain places where car crashes occur on a more regular basis. Knowing these patterns can help reduce the risk of an incident. In this article, we cover a few common accident scenarios and what you can do to avoid becoming a statistic.
Despite fewer drivers on Missouri roads due to the ongoing Coronavirus outbreak and springtime stay-at-home orders, Missouri state troopers say they have seen a three percent increase in traffic fatalities for the year. Data from the Missouri State Highway Patrol show there were 174 deaths as of April 5th, compared with 168 deaths in the same time frame in 2019.