The development of safety features like airbags and inertia-reel seatbelts has made getting behind the wheel in Minnesota far less risky. Modern cars, pickup trucks and SUVs are crammed with devices and equipment to protect drivers and front-seat passengers in a...
Car Accidents
How does underinsured or uninsured motorist coverage work?
Auto liability insurance protects both the injured and negligent parties. The insurance provider may pay a substantial claim to someone hurt in a Minnesota vehicle collision. Since the settlement comes from the insurance company, the liable party might not suffer...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
