Every time you get behind the wheel, you probably make an effort to drive safely and avoid accidents. Perhaps you practice defensive driving, anticipating mistakes from those around you. Actions like maintaining a proper following distance and adhering to traffic laws...
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These 3 errors could hurt your car crash claim
Compensation can be crucial if you are involved in a car crash. It can cover repairs or replacement of your vehicle, treatment and rehabilitation and lost wages, among other things. Thus, you don’t want to do anything that could harm your chances of getting the total...
Six tips for staying safe out on Minnesota’s roads
Although there isn’t anything you can do to completely rid yourself of the risk of being involved in an accident, there are steps to maximize your safety when out on the roadways. By implementing the tips listed below, you’ll hopefully avoid a catastrophic accident...
3 factors that increase crash severity
Motor vehicle collisions have the potential to change someone's life in a matter of moments. When crashes occur, they cause very expensive property damage. They can also leave people with major injuries. People can sustain injuries to their brains and spinal cords....
2 travel tips for “Drunksgiving” 2024
Drunk drivers are a major problem on Minnesota’s roads. In fact, close to one out of every three roadway deaths in this state involves an impaired driver – and the danger is probably never greater than on the annual “Drunksgiving.” In recent years, the Wednesday night...
How can distractions among drivers cause car accidents?
Distracted driving happens when a motorist is sidetracked from operating their vehicle in a focused, safe manner. Distractions reduce a motorist’s ability to respond to road conditions, potentially leading to devastating consequences. Types of distractions on the road...
It takes longer than you think to hit the brakes
If traffic changes unexpectedly ahead of you, such as if the next car slows down abruptly, how fast will you hit the brakes? Right away? Is it something you can do immediately to keep yourself and your passenger safe? That certainly is how many drivers think of it....
Drunk driving wrecks: What is a dram shop lawsuit?
Drunk driving is a major public safety issue. The choices that people make can have dire implications for others. While safety-conscious individuals may proactively avoid consuming alcohol before driving, they never know when they might cross paths with someone who is...
2 types of damages in personal injury cases
Personal injury cases arise from negligence. If the acts or omissions by the defendant are deemed negligent, then the plaintiff is entitled to damages. Damages can be both economic and non-economic. The amount of damages awarded will depend on the specific...
The following factors can increase stopping distances
Stopping distances relate to how quickly a vehicle comes to a stop after braking. Numerous factors influence this and stopping distances between vehicles can vary. For example, a large truck will take much longer to stop than the average car. Certain factors also...