St. Paul Minnesota Car Accidents Legal Blog
Teen inexperience only amplifies car crash risks
Having a driver’s license provides teenagers with a certain amount of freedom and independence they are not used to. Unfortunately, they may take that new-found freedom too far. Their inexperience behind the wheel only serves to increase the risk of a car crash that...
Is someone other than the drunk driver liable for your injuries?
Liability and responsibilities for serious crashes are often complex. Even in situations that initially seem straightforward, there may be more complications than people initially expect. For example, in a crash caused by a drunk driver, it's pretty obvious that the...
Head-on collisions wreak havoc on families
Losing a loved one is never easy, even when it is anticipated. When it happens suddenly and violently as is the case in head-on collisions, the tragedy can wreak havoc on a family. An incident that most likely took only seconds to happen often changes the course of...
Passengers sometimes pay with their lives for drivers’ mistakes
When Minnesota residents get into the passenger seat of someone else’s vehicle, they are entrusting their lives to the person behind the wheel. Some of them take for granted that they will reach their destinations safely. Unfortunately, drivers’ mistakes often result...
Inexperience puts young drivers at risk for car accidents
Getting a driver’s license is often a momentous occasion in a young person’s life. It means independence and freedom, but responsibility as well. The problem is that it takes time to gain the experience needed in order to be considered a safe driver. Sadly,...
Riding a bicycle has health benefits, but also comes with risks
Under the current circumstances facing the residents of Minnesota and the rest of the country, staying healthy is a priority for many people. Riding a bicycle is a way to get in some exercise, fresh air and sunshine, all of which can help maintain good health....
Checking your child seat every time you drive can save a life
Vehicles are one of the most dangerous places for kids, with motor vehicle crashes remaining among the top causes of death for children of all ages. If you have an infant or young child, you may already have a routine in the place intended to prevent you from...
The top 3 deadliest holidays for motor vehicle accidents
Due to current circumstances regarding the coronavirus, fatal crashes have seen an appreciable decrease. However, now that people are beginning to take to the roads again, those numbers could again rise significantly, especially now that summer has arrived. Recent...
How does a vehicle end up traveling in the wrong direction?
Many of the highways and interstates that run through Minnesota and the rest of the country have medians of some kind separating the two directions of travel. Because of this, most people may wonder how a driver could end up traveling in the wrong direction on one of...
This distraction causes more car accidents than people think
Awareness of the danger of using electronic devices such as cellphones while driving is fairly well-known. People here in Minnesota and elsewhere are constantly reminded not to use their devices while driving. However, one consistently underrated distraction causes...
