If your actions or inaction played a part in the causes of a car accident, you may still be entitled to compensation for your injuries or losses. It all comes down to your degree of involvement or percentage of fault. In some cases, the law bars you from recovering...
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Increasing truck sizes are deadly for innocent pedestrians
Over the years, pickup trucks and SUVs in the United States have been growing. Over the last three decades, the average height of a vehicle has increased by roughly 8 inches. While you may see some vehicles that look relatively the same – such as convertibles – a...
3 dangerous actions at intersections that can lead to wrecks
Intersections can be very busy locations. Dozens of vehicles may approach an intersection in rapid succession. Drivers have to quickly analyze their environment and then make a decision about when and how to proceed through the intersection. Sometimes, the choices or...
Safety tips for jogging near the road
When running for exercise, you often have to run near the road. It may be the only convenient place to run for a few miles, at least without paying for a gym membership. Many people would also prefer to run outside, as opposed to running on a treadmill or an indoor...
Safety tips for driving in the snow
In Minnesota, the winters can get very serious. You may have weeks or months of driving in relatively heavy snow and ice. This can be very dangerous and increases the risk of accidents. That said, with care and experience, you can drive safely in the snow. Here are...
Lack of driving experience can be a safety issue
One reason for car accidents is that drivers just lack experience. This issue is often cited when looking at how high teen car accident rates are. Their fatality rates are higher than any other age group. Much of the reason for this is just that these teens aren’t...
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...
Seeking damages if your actions contributed to a car crash in Minnesota
If your actions or inaction played a part in the causes of a car accident, you may still be entitled to compensation for your injuries or losses. It all comes down to your degree of involvement or percentage of fault. In some cases, the law bars you from recovering...
Increasing truck sizes are deadly for innocent pedestrians
Over the years, pickup trucks and SUVs in the United States have been growing. Over the last three decades, the average height of a vehicle has increased by roughly 8 inches. While you may see some vehicles that look relatively the same – such as convertibles – a...
3 dangerous actions at intersections that can lead to wrecks
Intersections can be very busy locations. Dozens of vehicles may approach an intersection in rapid succession. Drivers have to quickly analyze their environment and then make a decision about when and how to proceed through the intersection. Sometimes, the choices or...
Safety tips for jogging near the road
When running for exercise, you often have to run near the road. It may be the only convenient place to run for a few miles, at least without paying for a gym membership. Many people would also prefer to run outside, as opposed to running on a treadmill or an indoor...
Safety tips for driving in the snow
In Minnesota, the winters can get very serious. You may have weeks or months of driving in relatively heavy snow and ice. This can be very dangerous and increases the risk of accidents. That said, with care and experience, you can drive safely in the snow. Here are...
Lack of driving experience can be a safety issue
One reason for car accidents is that drivers just lack experience. This issue is often cited when looking at how high teen car accident rates are. Their fatality rates are higher than any other age group. Much of the reason for this is just that these teens aren’t...
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...