St. Paul Minnesota Car Accidents Legal Blog
Fatigued driving is just as dangerous as drunk driving
More Minnesota drivers are reporting falling asleep behind the wheel when driving than ever before. Referred to as drowsy or fatigued driving, driving with a lack of sleep has been shown to be just as dangerous as driving while intoxicated. Understanding the dangers...
Recent video conferencing may contribute to distracted driving
Distracted driving has long been considered a cause of many Minnesota vehicular accidents that lead to serious injury and death, but it appears that our virtual lives over the past year have highlighted another problem. Drivers who hop into their cars following...
How to handle an accident with an uninsured motorist
Minnesota and many other states require that all drivers on the roadway have some sort of minimum liability insurance. This helps to cover any accidents that occur. However, it's estimated that one out of every eight drivers is still on the road without minimum...
Car crashes happen for many reasons
Most Minnesota residents do their best to avoid car accidents, yet there are 6 million car accidents in the United States every year. According to the most recent Comprehensive Annual Traffic Crash Data Report, there were just under 75,000 traffic accidents in...
Pedestrians at a greater risk of being struck and killed
In the last decade, the number of pedestrians that have been struck and killed by motor vehicles increased by 45%. A total of 53,435 people were struck and killed, with the last four years being the most deadly. These tragedies are almost entirely a direct result of...
Could technology increase the chances of car accidents?
Vehicle safety technology intends to serve a useful purpose. Blind-spot monitoring, camera assistance, and other features seek to keep drivers from getting involved in an avoidable collision. However, not all Minnesota motorists may know how to utilize the technology...
Social media mistakes hurt people after a car accident
Social media has positives and negatives. It gives people the opportunity to stay connected and to reach out to others. It’s easy and fast to chat with someone you care about or someone you want to get in touch with. That lightning-speed pace is great for casual...
Tips for keeping distractions to a minimum
Distracted driving can significantly increase your risk of getting into an accident while traveling on a Minnesota road. However, there are many steps that you can take to avoid distractions while driving to work, school or a doctor's appointment. Put your cellphone...
What is black ice, and how do you handle it on the road?
Of all the road hazards you can come across in Minnesota, perhaps black ice is the most dangerous. You might have no idea it is there until your wheels come into contact with it. It could send you skidding off the road or into a vehicle coming the other way. How does...
Understanding the risks of motorcycles
Motorcycles are an exhilarating way to travel. Riding is a great way to feel free and in touch with the road. However, they are much more dangerous than other motorized modes of transportation. Bikers in Minnesota should understand the statistics around motorcycle...
