St. Paul Minnesota Car Accidents Legal Blog
Pedestrian deaths skyrocketed through 2021
The number of pedestrian deaths taking place across Minnesota and the rest of the U.S. reached a new high in 2021. According to data released by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), the total number of deaths increased in 2021. This has experts all over...
Improper loading and truck accidents
Truck drivers in Minnesota have a huge responsibility. Not only are they transporting most of the essential goods that people use every day, but they are also operating the largest vehicles on the roadways. When trucks are involved in accidents with smaller vehicles,...
Pedestrian fatalities spike in 2020
Cities try to prevent pedestrian accidents by building sidewalks and crosswalks. There are traffic lights, stop signs and speed bumps that attempt to slow down drivers as they approach crowded areas. Despite all of these safety measures, pedestrian deaths in Minnesota...
Larger vehicles can be more dangerous to pedestrians
Pedestrians take risks when crossing streets or merely remain near moving vehicles. Minnesota accidents involving pedestrians and cars could result in terrible injuries, and incidents with larger models come with potentially worse outcomes. When a heavy-duty pickup...
Art makes streets safer
Car accidents often leave Minnesota residents reeling with serious injuries. However, a new study has shown that street art can reduce the number of accidents that occur and make the streets safer. What was the study about? A study was performed by Bloomberg...
The facts about teen drivers in Minnesota
Minnesota parents might spend years dreading the day when their teenager gets behind the wheel for the first time, and for good reason. For years the data has suggested that motor vehicle accidents are the second leading cause of death for U.S. teens. However, that...
Can you recover lost wages in a car accident claim?
Motor vehicle accidents can leave Minnesota residents reeling with serious injuries. If your injury requires you to miss time from work, you might wonder if your settlement would pay for your lost wages. What are the elements of a car accident case? Car accidents give...
The countless benefits of umbrella insurance coverage
One significant and disastrous event in your life can create financial difficulties if not outright ruin. Your car is involved in an accident, or someone suffering injuries due to a fall on your property or a family dog attack can lead to costly legal problems....
How uninsured motorist protection works
Drivers are required to have insurance in St. Paul, Minnesota, but many still drive without it. Statistics show one out of eight drivers didn't carry insurance in 2019. Even with low odds, having uninsured motorist protection is a wise investment. Uninsured motorist...
What to know about concussions
Traumatic brain injuries are some of the most serious effects that can result from auto accidents. One type of TBI that a driver in Minnesota may experience is a concussion. Overview of concussions A concussion occurs from auto accidents because of blunt force trauma...
