by Holland Injury Law, LLC | Nov 27, 2020 | Firm News
While traffic continues to stay light across Missouri, there is always a strong presence of truck drivers and their large vehicles on the highways. And for any passenger vehicle, it's obvious how strong that presence is when you have to pass or drive next to a...
On Behalf of Holland Injury Law, LLC | Feb 10, 2020 | Car Accidents
Missouri residents may be wondering what cities see the greatest number of car accidents. A report from the nonprofit Go Safe Labs answered this need with a report ranking the top 10 cities that see the most accidents as well as the top 10 most accident-prone...
On Behalf of Holland Injury Law, LLC | Feb 5, 2020 | Truck Accidents
As much as 35% of truckers suffer from the sleep disorder called sleep apnea. In Missouri and across the U.S., some truck accidents are caused by truckers with undiagnosed or untreated sleep apnea, so this is a serious concern.Obstructive sleep apnea is the most...
On Behalf of Holland Injury Law, LLC | Jan 29, 2020 | Truck Accidents
Truck drivers in Missouri will want to remember that May 5, 2020, marks the start of the 72-hour inspection spree known as the International Roadcheck. During this time, inspectors with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance will ramp up the enforcement of federal...
On Behalf of Holland Injury Law, LLC | Jan 14, 2020 | Car Accidents
Hundreds of people in Missouri and across the U.S. die each year because of drivers who run red lights. Most of the time, it's not these drivers who die in the crash; it's the occupant of another vehicle, a pedestrian or a bicyclist. For a long time, it was understood...
On Behalf of Holland Injury Law, LLC | Dec 23, 2019 | Truck Accidents
Missouri residents may be alarmed to learn that a worryingly large number of the semi-tractor trailers on the nation's roads likely have braking systems that are either not properly adjusted or defective. When the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the...
On Behalf of Holland Injury Law, LLC | Jun 4, 2019 | Personal Injury
Teen drivers in Missouri are more likely to crash, due to their inexperience on the road. Their crash risk goes up during the summer because that's the season when teens spend the most time behind the wheel. With the Fourth of July and other celebrations, summer means...
On Behalf of Holland Injury Law, LLC | Mar 14, 2019 | Car Accidents
Drowsy driving is a major issue throughout Missouri and the rest of America. In a AAA survey, three in 10 respondents admitted to driving at least once in the past month in such a sleepy condition that they had trouble keeping their eyes open. In that same survey,...
On Behalf of Holland Injury Law, LLC | Feb 28, 2019 | Drunk Drivers
Last year, Missouri voters approved the legalization of medical marijuana. One day, we might well join other states that have legalized recreational marijuana. Those states allow adults to possess and consume – and in some cases grow – small amounts of...
On Behalf of Holland Injury Law, LLC | Feb 2, 2019 | Drunk Drivers
Whether it is the March Madness Final Four, the World Series or the Stanley Cup finals, there are certain events that make spectators of even the most casual sports fans. Certainly, the Super Bowl is one of those events for many Missouri residents and others around...
