When you think about the great safety concerns on the road, you may think about things like distracted driving and drunk driving. However, you may not think about the specific dangers of when a person gets behind the wheel while he or she is too tired. Fatigued...
Smartphone addiction can cause auto accidents and personal injury
The word "addiction" can have inherently negative connotations regardless of the topic. However, for Missourians and people across the nation, it is an apt way to describe how many people perceive their smartphones. Unable to put it down even if it puts them and...
Time-barred debt and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
Missourians who are experiencing financial turmoil will feel overwhelmed at the pressures they face. This can come from the uncertain future and the constant calls and letters they receive from debt collectors who want to get all or some of what is owed. While some...
Crashes involving semitrailers can have deadly consequences
Four family members were killed recently in a head-on crash involving a semitrailer. According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the crash occurred March 22 outside of Union when the car crossed the center line of Highway 47, collided with the semitrailer, spun around...
Motor vehicle accidents involving DOT vehicles on the rise
In Missouri, road workers are in harm's way strictly by the nature of the work they do. With vehicles driving past - some at significant speeds - motor vehicle accidents can cause injuries and death. While drivers are encouraged to take caution when they encounter...
Study: Fatal pedestrian-motor vehicle accidents getting worse
A pedestrian accident in Missouri can cause catastrophic injuries and death. The increasing number of ways in which drivers' attention can be diverted from the road along with the time-tested dangers place pedestrians in jeopardy of suffering injuries and death in...
Can I have a fraud alert under the Fair Credit Reporting Act?
With the availability of information and the number of people who are using their personal information on various devices, it is understandable that St. Louis residents are concerned about identity theft. Since identity theft is a criminal act that is growing in...
Icy roads spark motor vehicle accidents, one injuring cop
During the winter, icy roadways are a constant problem throughout Missouri. Motor vehicle accidents are common because of skidding and sliding and it can cause serious injuries and fatalities in St. Louis and across the state. No one is immune to being hurt or killed...
What is a security freeze with the Fair Credit Reporting Act?
Missourians who are dealing with financial concerns based on their credit reports are frequently unaware of their rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Since it is vital to have functional credit, an accurate credit score is imperative. Credit reporting agencies...
Safety tips to avoid a motorcycle crash
Riding a motorcycle can be a fun and freeing experience, but there may also be many challenges that come along. For many, riding alongside large SUVs and tall semis can feel daunting, not to mention that you are riding in an open-air vehicle that exposes your body....