Experiencing a car accident in Minnesota could have lasting effects on your life. Even if you do not suffer serious physical injuries, the relentless anxiety you feel about driving could prevent you from getting back behind the wheel. Knowing the warning signs of PTSD...
Year: 2020
Keeping your elderly loved one safe during the wintertime
Keeping your elderly family member safe from slipping and falling requires your vigilance. You can also educate your family member to encourage personal responsibility as well. Developing good safety habits becomes extra necessary during a Minnesota winter. Wet,...
Reasons for workers’ comp denial and next steps
In most cases, when workers sustain injuries in the workplace they qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. However, even though workers’ compensation is a no-fault system, denials do occur. When workers’ comp denials occur, workers have the right to file an...
4 times to be extra careful behind the wheel
If you believe you are a safe driver, you are in good company. According to a recent study from the artificial intelligence firm, Netradyne, 91% of drivers think they drive more safely than other motorists on the road. Many components go into being a safe driver....
Just how dangerous is eating while driving?
After experiencing a car accident in Minnesota, the first thing you likely want to know is what might have caused the driver that hit you to lose control of their vehicle. You may be able to rule out common causes like intoxication or texting while driving rather...
Northfield truck accident kills two
It may be easy for many people in Minnesota to feel intimidated by the massive semi-trucks often seen traveling on the area's roads and highways. Yet some reassurance likely comes from the assumption that truck drivers are highly skilled in their particular craft....
Cold weather and construction accidents
If you work in construction, there are many hazards to look out for and with very cold temperatures around the corner, the risk of an accident is especially high in certain trades. Aside from falling down as a result of snow and ice, there are other ways in which cold...
Minnesota’s struggles with fatal auto crashes continue
Every year as automobile manufacturers release their new models, some of the changes they announce tout potential safety improvements for consumers. It would be wonderful to think that those safety improvements translated into fewer deaths on the road but that may not...
Deaths caused by red-light runners at a 10-year high
Even if you are a responsible driver who exercises care when navigating signaled intersections, you still face a high risk of a deadly crash when making your way through these areas. The number of people killed by motorists who run red lights across Minnesota and the...
May I hold a business liable for my injuries after a fall?
A fall while at a Minnesota business establishment may enable you to hold its owner liable for your injuries and medical bills. You need to show, however, that an owner or an employee neglected to warn you about the risk of danger. When ice, snow, water or debris are...