St. Paul Minnesota Car Accidents Legal Blog
Overview of uninsured and under-insured motorist protections
Most states require drivers to have a minimum amount of liability insurance to drive legally. Liability covers the other driver and passengers when the insured is at fault. However, drivers in St. Paul, Minnesota, must also buy uninsured and under-insured motorist...
The most common mistakes after an auto accident
Experiencing a vehicular collision is almost always a traumatic experience. It's hard to know the best way to react in the moment, but these are often the most critical moments for building a strong case. There are several major mistakes that Minnesota drivers make in...
Minnesota and UM/UIM insurance requirements
Most states require drivers to carry at least minimum liability car insurance to cover other drivers. However, each state sets its own level of minimum coverage, and 20 states require more than liability. Drivers in St. Paul, Minnesota, must buy some additional...
The meaning of a total car loss?
After a serious accident, your car may be declared totaled by your insurance company in Minnesota. This is necessary under the law to prevent you or another driver from getting into an unsafe vehicle. There is additional information to know about a total loss and how...
Why are red light accidents rapidly increasing?
Car accidents are an unfortunate but regular occurrence in Minnesota. There has been an uptick in accidents stemming from drivers ignoring and running red lights. Deaths from these accidents have also become the highest ever in the last decade. What has the AAA...
Pedestrian deaths go up 43% on Halloween due to trick-or-treating
As temperatures start to drop, people start thinking about spooky season. Halloween is many people's favorite holiday, although children tend to have a universal love for trick-or-treating even if Christmas is their favorite holiday. The creepy decorations on your...
Is it dangerous to drive while wearing headphones?
To protect yourself and other drivers in Minnesota, it's imperative to avoid distractions while driving. You might know about common causes of distracted driving, including cellphone use, looking away from the road and similar types of behaviors. However, you may be...
Night shift workers at a high risk of getting into car accidents
Certain industries need workers around the clock. Depending on the industry you work in, you could get asked to work the night shift. If you're one of many people in Minnesota suffering from shift work sleep disorder, working all night could be deadly. Here's more...
What makes drowsy driving so dangerous?
A great many drivers would never think of getting behind the wheel while intoxicated. Calling a rideshare service might be the action scores of drivers take if they had "one too many." And yet, an untold number of drivers take to Minnesota roads after going without...
Back to school traffic hazards and safe driving tips
When school is in session, the roads become more hazardous, especially in school zones. School buses are on the roads again, pickup and dropping off children, and many students are on bicycles or walking to get to school. Parents are rushing to drop their children off...
