St. Paul Minnesota Car Accidents Legal Blog
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...
Staying safe on the road in the winter months
Although the winter season in Minnesota can be a beautiful time of the year, it can also lead to more car accidents. This is usually because of winter precipitation that falls and collects on the road. Another common reason for more accidents in the winter is because...
Less common tips for avoiding a car accident
Unfortunately, car accidents are surprisingly frequent events, and they are one of the largest causes of death in young people in the United States. Therefore, everyone who has the privilege to drive should be constantly educating themselves on how to stay safe on the...
Are motorcycle accidents more dangerous than car accidents?
Motorcycle accidents are far more dangerous than car accidents in Minnesota and throughout the country because of several factors. First, motorcyclists are less visible to other drivers than they would be within a full-sized car. Less visibility equals a higher...
Is distracted driving more dangerous in construction areas?
Unfortunately, a significant number of distracted driving-related accidents in Minnesota and elsewhere has led to increased awareness of the danger. The problem of distraction behind the wheel can be even more dangerous in a construction zone. Road conditions,...
Common citations after an MVA
Traffic citations in St. Paul, Minnesota, commonly get issued even for minor vehicle accidents even if no one has been found at fault yet or regardless of who caused the accident. A ticket commonly includes fines and court appearances and may result in higher...
Speeding makes car crashes more likely and worse
One of the most common factors involved in Minnesota car accidents is the fact that one or both drivers were speeding. Despite the fact that drivers have been warned of the dangers of speeding from the time that they got their license, they still continue to do it....
A new study reveals that most people believe they’re safe drivers
Most people in Minnesota believe they're good drivers. However, that doesn't mean that they trust everyone else on the road. A recent study revealed that many people are feeling increasingly unsafe on the road. How was the study conducted? In February 2020, the...
