Truck driving on a bridge along a scenic waterfront road, emphasizing highway safety and accident prevention.

How to Avoid an Accident with a Truck

For a lot of people, summer means road trips, and that tends to mean a lot of highway driving with trucks. In 2015 there were 109 fatalities involving trucks in Missouri alone. To avoid becoming one of those travelers, here are some tips you can use to avoid getting...
Medical professional examining an X-ray of a skull, highlighting head and neck injuries relevant to car accidents.

Head and Neck Injuries Not Caused by Impact

Most of us get concerned (and rightly so) when someone hits their head. Head injuries can be very serious, and all too often they’re more serious than we first realize. Oftentimes, the symptoms aren’t recognized or don’t appear until some time has passed after the...
Physical therapist examining a patient's knee injury, with a knee brace visible, in a clinical setting, highlighting common knee injuries from car accidents.

Common Knee Injuries Caused by Car Crashes

Many of us are familiar with whiplash, not to mention the various head injuries that are often the unfortunate result of a brutal car crash. But what is less well known is that knee injuries are also commonly caused by car crashes. Fractures Because car crashes...
Car insurance claim form being reviewed by a person, emphasizing the importance of filing claims after car accidents.

Why Do I Need Car Insurance?

Car insurance can get expensive, and when you’re strapped for cash, it can be tempting to look at the insurance as one payment you can forego. But is this something you can really do without? Below are some reasons car insurance is a necessity, not a luxury. State...