by Andrew Buchanan | Oct 2, 2026
Whether you’re crossing a street in Joplin to get to work, school, a restaurant, or a nearby business, drivers have a responsibility to watch for pedestrians and obey Missouri traffic laws. When they fail to do so, pedestrians may suffer life-changing injuries....
by Andrew Buchanan | Sep 29, 2026
The most dangerous intersections for pedestrians in Springfield are also among the highest-risk for motor vehicle accidents overall. This is not unusual, as pedestrian and car accidents often share the same root causes. These include distracted driving, speeding, and...
by Andrew Buchanan | Sep 25, 2026
Motorcyclists face a level of risk no other driver on the road experiences. They have little protection in a collision, and negligent drivers often fail to see them at all. Certain locations across St. Louis see these crashes far more often than others. The St. Louis...
by Andrew Buchanan | Sep 20, 2026
According to a recent Joplin Police Department traffic enforcement grant application, 4,512 crashes occurred within city limits between 2022 and 2024, including 31 fatalities and 839 serious injuries. Speeding and alcohol use were among the biggest contributing...
by Andrew Buchanan | Jun 3, 2026
After a car accident, what you do at the scene can directly affect your health and your ability to pursue a personal injury claim. Under Missouri law (RSMo § 300.130), anyone involved in a crash must report it to law enforcement if it results in injury, death, or...
