Due to the popularity of cell phones, many people expect everyone to be available instantly all the time. But when people attempt to drive and use a cell phone at the same time, they often put everyone at risk on the road. That’s the conclusion of the National Transportation Safety Board, which supports banning cell phones while driving nationwide, including hands-free cell phones. “It’s about not being engaged at the task at hand,” NTSB chairman Deborah Herman said in a front-page New York Times article. “Lives are being lost in the blink of an eye.”

No one ever expects to be a victim of a serious car crash. But accidents happen. How you deal with one can make a major difference in your life. Don’t leave your future to chance. Contact a texting auto accident attorney in Missouri you can trust. Contact Tolbert, Beadle & Musgrave. Serving clients throughout Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas and Oklahoma, our experienced distracted driving attorneys in Springfield, MO have years of experience helping people. Our patient, knowledgeable legal team welcomes the opportunity to review your specific case. Contact an auto accident attorney in Missouri focused on results. Contact Tolbert, Beadle & Musgrave.

Many states across the country have taken a tough stance against texting while driving. Arkansas, Kansas and Oklahoma have all banned texting while driving for all drivers. Missouri prohibits drivers under 21 years old from texting while driving. But it’s not enough, according to Herman. She compared using a cell phone while driving to drunk driving. “It’s going to be very unpopular with some people,” Herman said, referring to the idea of completely banning drivers from using cell phones. “We’re not here to win a popularity contest. We’re here to do the right thing.”

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In an instant, the lives of an entire family can be turned upside down by a single fatal auto accident. Each year, more than 30,000 people die in auto accidents nationwide. That’s more than 92 people each day!

The statistics are just as startling in many states. In 2009, auto accidents resulted in the deaths of 585 people in Arkansas, 386 people in Kansas, 878 people in Missouri and 738 people in Oklahoma.

Sadly, fatal auto accidents happen far too often. Just recently, a 15-year-old girl died in a two-car accident west of Springfield, MO, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

Accidents happen fast. But the effects can last a lifetime. What would your family do if you lost a loved one in a fatal auto accident? How would you pay your bills? What if the other driver was drunk? What if the other driver didn’t have insurance? What if your insurance company refused to cooperate? Should you file a wrongful death lawsuit?

Knowing what’s the right thing to do after an accident can be hard. Scared? Confused? Contact a committed Missouri fatal auto accident attorney. Contact Tolbert, Beadle & Musgrave. Serving clients in Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas and Oklahoma, our experienced fatal auto accident attorneys in Springfield, MO understand the complex and unique nature of each auto accident. We realize these issues can be overwhelming for people dealing with them for the first time. Allow us to share our knowledge with you. Contact a Missouri fatal auto accident attorney who puts people first. Contact Tolbert, Beadle & Musgrave.

A shocking study by the American Automobile Association (AAA) revealed just how much auto accidents cost families. According to their study, the cost of a single motor vehicle fatality exceeded $6 million nationwide in 2009. That figure is 85 percent – or $2.76 million – higher compared to 2005, when the estimated cost of a single motor vehicle fatality was $3.24 million.

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What time of year is the deadliest for teenage drivers? Statistically, right now, summertime. The 100 deadliest days on the road for teenage drivers occur between Memorial Day and Labor Day each year, according to a study released recently by AAA. During that time, more than 7,300 passengers and drivers between ages 13 and 19 were killed in auto accidents between 2005 and 2009, reports AAA.

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Why are teenagers more likely to cause auto accidents than adults? Here are some of the most common factors that put teen drivers at risk according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:

• Teens often under estimate dangerous situations
• Teenagers drive faster and leave less room between other vehicles
• 26 % of male drivers 15 to 20 years old in fatal crashes had been drinking
• 75 % of teen drivers killed in a DUI accident were not wearing a seatbelt

No one wins when a teenager causes a fatal accident. Everyone involved – the other driver, the passengers, their families – must suffer the consequences for the rest of their lives. Allow one of our professional, experienced attorneys to help guide you through this difficult time in your life. Choose a law firm dedicated to working with families: Tolbert, Beadle & Musgrave. We’re on your side.

The financial impact of fatal auto accidents can be devastating. Each year, motor vehicle crash-related deaths across America cost families more than $41 billion in medical and work loss costs, according to a recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Accidents happen fast. But the impact of a crash can last a lifetime. Are you prepared? Get straight answers to your difficult questions from an experienced Missouri car accident lawyer. Contact Tolbert, Beadle & Musgrave. Serving clients throughout Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas and Oklahoma, our experienced Springfield, MO auto accident attorneys work tirelessly for our clients. Turn to a Missouri auto accident lawyer dedicated to putting your interests first. Contact Tolbert, Beadle & Musgrave.

The CDC’s recent study breaks down the financial impact of fatal motor vehicle accidents each year state by state. Here’s the startling annual statistics for states serviced by Tolbert, Beadle & Musgrave:

• Arkansas: $613 million in lost work, $5 million in medical costs
• Kansas: $428 million in lost work, $5 million in medical costs
• Missouri: $1.06 billion in lost work, $10 million in medical costs
• Oklahoma: $693 million in lost work, $7 million in medical costs

The lost work statistics are especially surprising. These numbers demonstrate what a crash victim would have made if they had survived the accident.

Serious accidents demand serious attention. Stop living in fear of bill collectors and insurance companies. Take back control. Contact Tolbert, Beadle & Musgrave. Let one of our experienced, knowledgeable lawyers guide you through the complicated red tape after your family’s fatal accident.

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Passengers often sustain injuries in car accidents. But what if the injured passenger was riding with a drunk driver? What would you do? How would you obtain compensation to pay your bills caused by the accident? And are the laws different in one state compared to another? Relax. We can help.

Any time passengers sustain injuries in a car accident, passengers almost always have a personal injury claim against one of the drivers. Drunk driving accidents complicate the situation, especially if the passenger knew the driver was drunk when they chose to get into the vehicle involved in an accident.

Another important factor to consider is who supplied the alcohol to the driver. If a bar or liquor store knowingly sold alcohol to the driver in an intoxicated state, you may be able to pursue a case against the bar or liquor store.

Liability laws can complicate the situation. Such laws vary from state to state. Arkansas, Missouri and Oklahoma have a fault-based insurance system. Under this system, insurance companies pay according to each party’s degree of fault. Kansas is a no-fault insurance state. That means your insurance company pays your medical bills regardless of who caused the accident. But getting insurance companies to cooperate can be a challenge.

Drunk driving accidents are complicated. Knowing what to do can be difficult. You need an experienced legal team in your corner. You need someone who truly understands the law. You need the Law Offices of Tolbert Beadle & Musgrave.

Tolbert Beadle & Musgrave have years of experience defending clients seriously injured in drunk driving accidents in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Our lawyers tenaciously investigate every case and work tirelessly to obtain the full compensation you deserve for your accident. We understand how traumatic drunk driving accidents can be. We can help.

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Drivers falling asleep at the wheel might seem rare. But it happens all the time. And people get hurt. Each year, driver fatigue causes 100,000 car accidents nationwide. That’s one accident every five minutes. Sleeping driver accidents result in roughly 71,000 injuries and 1,550 fatalities each year across the country.

More than 60 percent of adult drivers have admitted driving while feeling drowsy in the past year. Even more shocking, 37 percent or 108 million drivers nationwide have confessed to falling asleep at the wheel. Of those who fell asleep at the wheel, 13 percent revealed they have done so at least once a month.

Who’s asleep at the wheel? Most people rightly realize that long-distance truck drivers often fall asleep. That’s why the Federal Highway Safety Administration has designated driver fatigue as the number one priority for truck safety. But it’s not just tired truck drivers causing accidents. Other drivers falling asleep include:

• Men, who are twice as likely to fall asleep while driving as women.
• Drivers on the road between midnight at 6 a.m.
• Adults 18 – 29 years old.

What would you do if you were injured by a driver asleep at the wheel? You need someone with experience dealing with such serious accidents. You need someone who will tenaciously fight for justice. You need a dedicated team on your side. You need the Law Offices of Tolbert Beadle & Musgrave.

Our knowledgeable lawyers have years of experience handling accidents involving drivers asleep at the wheel in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. We understand complex state and federal laws. We know how to hold big trucking companies responsible and unresponsive insurance companies accountable.

Driving while tired seems innocent. But tired drivers choose to drive. They refuse to take breaks. They ignore warning signs. They put everyone at risk on the road.

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Starting a new school year can be an exciting time in a child’s life. New teacher. New subjects. Maybe even new friends or a new school.

That’s why everyone needs to keep an eye out for kids going to school. Children sometimes get caught up in the excitement of seeing a friend and forget to look both ways when crossing the street. That’s when pedestrian accidents happen.

Sadly, a staggering number of pedestrians injured and killed are under 15 years old. In 2008, pedestrians sustained 69,000 injuries and 4,378 deaths in accidents, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Those statistics include 15,000 injured and 316 killed under 15 years old.

But the statistics are even more startling for bicycle injuries and deaths for children. Cyclists under 14 years old account for 24 percent of all bicycle-related deaths and 50 percent of all bicycle-related injuries.

Riding a school bus can be dangerous too. Recently, an Arkansas school bus carrying nine students rolled over in Berryville, causing numerous injuries.

Why so many accidents? Sometimes, children aren’t paying attention walking to their bus stop, riding a bike or walking to school. Other times, it’s the driver doing something besides driving. Texting while driving, talking on a cell phone, fiddling with the radio – all of these activities distract drivers and put everyone at risk.

Accidents happen. Everyone feels sorry. But actions have consequences. Don’t let someone else’s careless behavior ruin your family’s lives. You need a team you can trust to fight for your rights. You need someone determined, knowledgeable, fearless. You need the Law Offices of Tolbert Beadle & Musgrave.

Tolbert Beadle & Musgrave have years of experience defending families traumatized by accidents involving school children in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. We know how precious your children are to you. And we will do everything in our power to right any wrongs done to them.

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