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Resuming 6 Myths about Rollover Accidents Debunked (Pt. 1), here, we will point out the facts behind some more common misconceptions about these types of traffic accidents. More Rollover Accident Myths Dispelled Myth 3 – Rollovers tend to happen during non-routine driving behaviors. Rollovers aren’t always caused by driver behavior. Here’s why. Contact our St […]

Rollover accidents are among the most dangerous and deadly motor vehicle crashes that can occur. Taking a closer look at these types of traffic collisions, this blog series will focus on dispelling some common myths about rollovers. While the discussion herein presents some interesting facts about rollover accidents, however, don’t hesitate to contact a trusted

Picking up from where the first part of this blog series left off, here, we’ll continue highlighting some of the recommendations the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has made for reducing the risk of highway-rail accidents and staying safe when crossing train tracks. Preventing Highway-Rail Accidents: What Pedestrians Can Do

In 2014, more people were killed by trains when trespassing on tracks, when compared to previous years, according to recently released data from the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT). In fact, while there were 16 such fatalities in 2013, last year, there were 20 pedestrian fatalities on train tracks, representing a 25 percent increase.

Resuming Pedestrian Accident Statistics: How Dangerous Is It to Be a Pedestrian? (Pt. 1), here, we’ll continue highlighting some fascinating pedestrian accident statistics recently published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Pedestrian Accident Statistics: Who’s Most at Risk

Every 8 minutes, a pedestrian is hurt in a traffic accident; every 2 hours, a pedestrian is killed after being hit by a motor vehicle (according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NHTSA). Tragically, pedestrian accidents occur all too frequently in the U.S., and many of them are caused by preventable negligence.