Distracted driving is very dangerous. Just like impaired driving or fatigued driving, it means that the person isn’t fully alert and in control of their vehicle. And it happens every day. To keep yourself safe, you may want to try to keep your distance from any driver...
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Why might driving at Christmas be more risky?
Car crashes happen every day of the year, but some times of year are more dangerous than others. Public holidays typically see more crashes than normal, and Christmas is no exception. Here are some of the hazards to be aware of: People drink more alcohol A lot of...
3 reasons people may decide to file a dram shop claim after a crash
Someone who chooses to drive after drinking has broken the law and could face prosecution if they get caught by police officers. Sadly, other people often pay the price for someone's decision to drive drunk. Those harmed in a crash caused by an intoxicated motorist...
What causes head-on collisions?
Every year, over 40 thousand people are killed in road traffic accidents in the U.S. All car crashes have the potential to be dangerous, but head on collisions are much more likely to be fatal. Head-on collisions stand out because both vehicles traveling toward one...
How do cities get drivers to yield to pedestrians?
Being a pedestrian can be dangerous – and it’s becoming more dangerous if you look at the numbers. Fatalities are higher than they’ve been across the U.S. in 30 years, and Minnesota is no exception. One common cause of vehicle vs. pedestrian crashes is drivers...
How parents can protect teenage drivers from car crashes
As a parent, you spend many waking moments thinking about your child’s safety and protecting them from all sorts of danger. When they come of age, you are, therefore, compelled to reflect on and advocate for their safety on the road. As you hand your teen the keys to...
Not all car crashes are the same
Car accidents that happen on Minnesota roads can be devastating regardless of circumstance. However, understanding the various types of crashes may enable you to take proactive steps to avoid or minimize their severity. Furthermore, understanding how car crashes occur...
Complicating factors of truck accident lawsuits in Minnesota
Truck accidents are different from motor vehicle accidents in Minnesota because of several complicating factors. Minnesota has certain trucking laws in place that affect your case. The state needs a more thorough investigation of a trucking accident than a car...
When might a bar be liable for a drunk driving wreck?
Serving alcohol can be a lucrative business model. Bars, restaurants and other service-based venues can provide alcoholic beverages to customers if they secure licenses to businesses to allow for the regulated dispensation of alcohol. Businesses have to properly train...
How do you seek lost wages after a car accident in Minnesota?
If the injuries you received from a car accident in Minnesota caused you to miss work, you may be able to file a lost wages claim. You need to prove that your injury was from the car accident, not an unrelated incident. Proof of lost wages When you file a claim for...
Potential signs of distracted driving
Distracted driving is very dangerous. Just like impaired driving or fatigued driving, it means that the person isn’t fully alert and in control of their vehicle. And it happens every day. To keep yourself safe, you may want to try to keep your distance from any driver...
Why might driving at Christmas be more risky?
Car crashes happen every day of the year, but some times of year are more dangerous than others. Public holidays typically see more crashes than normal, and Christmas is no exception. Here are some of the hazards to be aware of: People drink more alcohol A lot of...
3 reasons people may decide to file a dram shop claim after a crash
Someone who chooses to drive after drinking has broken the law and could face prosecution if they get caught by police officers. Sadly, other people often pay the price for someone's decision to drive drunk. Those harmed in a crash caused by an intoxicated motorist...
What causes head-on collisions?
Every year, over 40 thousand people are killed in road traffic accidents in the U.S. All car crashes have the potential to be dangerous, but head on collisions are much more likely to be fatal. Head-on collisions stand out because both vehicles traveling toward one...
How do cities get drivers to yield to pedestrians?
Being a pedestrian can be dangerous – and it’s becoming more dangerous if you look at the numbers. Fatalities are higher than they’ve been across the U.S. in 30 years, and Minnesota is no exception. One common cause of vehicle vs. pedestrian crashes is drivers...
How parents can protect teenage drivers from car crashes
As a parent, you spend many waking moments thinking about your child’s safety and protecting them from all sorts of danger. When they come of age, you are, therefore, compelled to reflect on and advocate for their safety on the road. As you hand your teen the keys to...
Not all car crashes are the same
Car accidents that happen on Minnesota roads can be devastating regardless of circumstance. However, understanding the various types of crashes may enable you to take proactive steps to avoid or minimize their severity. Furthermore, understanding how car crashes occur...
Complicating factors of truck accident lawsuits in Minnesota
Truck accidents are different from motor vehicle accidents in Minnesota because of several complicating factors. Minnesota has certain trucking laws in place that affect your case. The state needs a more thorough investigation of a trucking accident than a car...
When might a bar be liable for a drunk driving wreck?
Serving alcohol can be a lucrative business model. Bars, restaurants and other service-based venues can provide alcoholic beverages to customers if they secure licenses to businesses to allow for the regulated dispensation of alcohol. Businesses have to properly train...
How do you seek lost wages after a car accident in Minnesota?
If the injuries you received from a car accident in Minnesota caused you to miss work, you may be able to file a lost wages claim. You need to prove that your injury was from the car accident, not an unrelated incident. Proof of lost wages When you file a claim for...