When school is in session, the roads become more hazardous, especially in school zones. School buses are on the roads again, pickup and dropping off children, and many students are on bicycles or walking to get to school. Parents are rushing to drop their children off...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Passengers in three-row SUVs
Auto accidents in Minnesota are often unique in certain elements of a claim, and especially when the collision is reconstructed by personal injury lawyers. State policing agencies often do not have the manpower to thoroughly investigate accidents, and legal...
Understanding e-bikes and the rules surrounding them
E-bikes are different from traditional bikes. They have an electric motor that the rider uses to power the bike rather than just the pedals. In order to operate them legally in Minnesota and around the United States, it’s imperative that the user understands how they...
What are the crosswalk rules for pedestrians and drivers in St. Paul, MN?
If you are walking in St. Paul or plan to drive through the area, you need to know the laws that apply to you and others. Being safe means understanding your role as a driver or pedestrian and what you can do to keep yourself and others safe while you’re on the road....
What to know about cognitive distractions
Research has indicated that roughly a quarter of all car accidents that take place on Minnesota roads can be attributed to using a cellphone while driving. However, cellphone use is not the only type of cognitive distraction that you should strive to eliminate while...
Auto makers could do more to protect rear-seat passengers
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...
What is the best advice parents can give to new drivers?
Getting behind the wheel is a freeing experience for teenagers, but it is a terrifying rite of passage for parents. No matter how responsible your child is, it is natural to worry about giving them control over a vehicle that could cause thousands of dollars in...
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...
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...
