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...
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Motor Vehicle Accidents
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...
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...
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...
4 times to take extra caution as a driver
When operating a motor vehicle, it’s critical to take great caution from the moment you start your vehicle to the moment you exit it. However, there are situations in which heightened awareness is more important. Here are four times to take extra caution as a driver:...