Car accidents are cases involving people who have suffered an injury in a traffic accident for which another driver may be at fault. A traffic collision may affect other vehicles, their occupants, and pedestrians, animals and may result in injury, property damage and/or death. A number of factors contribute to the risk of collision including; vehicle design, speed of operation, road design, and driver impairment. People who are injured in automobile accidents may be compensated for their injury, lost income, and pain and suffering.
Festus is a city in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States. The population was 11,246 at the 2008 estimated census. Festus and its neighbor Crystal City are often collectively known as the "Twin Cities"; however, they are incorporated separately. Festus is also notable for being the hometown of the Bottle Rockets. It was referenced in the George Jones/Tammy Wynette duet "We're not the Jet Set".