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...
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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....
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...
What changes could help reduce crash deaths in the U.S.?
The loss of life to auto accidents is incredibly high in the United States when you compare the figure to other similar countries. The Centers for Disease and Control Prevention suggests that following the lead of other countries and how they keep accident rates low...
A breakdown of the different types of damages for car accidents
Anyone who has suffered an unexpected car accident knows that victims can face a number of different types of damages and challenges as they try to recover from their injuries. A personal injury claim for damages can help injured victims with their damages and help...
Driver of SUV dies after striking Freightliner truck
Construction zones are a common site on Minnesota highways during the summer. The Department of Transportation is busy repairing or improving roads, and farmers are busy tending to their crops. In some cases, these activities create a potentially fatal conflict for...
Road rash can be a serious motorcycle accident injury
Now that summer weather has arrived in Minnesota those who own a motorcycle are hitting the pavement. Minnesota has many different beautiful areas for motorcyclists to enjoy and most of the time cyclists are able to safely share the road with other motorists. But...
Things to consider before accepting a settlement offer
If you've been injured in a car accident, then you're probably trying to figure out how to move on with your life while securing the accountability and compensation you need. While a personal injury lawsuit might get you to where you want to be, you need to be careful...