Your boss decided to send you to a special conference on the company's dime. You were excited about it because you only needed to drive a few hours before you'd be at the conference and among people who are interested in the same things that you are. You want to learn...
motor vehicle accidents
Will a settlement consider a crash’s impact on a family?
It's devastating to find out that your spouse has been badly hurt in a traffic accident. You rely on them, so your family's situation is going to change as a result of this collision.There may be a real role reversal after a crash like this, especially if it involves...
How can you avoid a crash with deer?
During the winter months, it's not unusual to see deer and other animals roaming near the roadways. They may be traveling to find food or migrating south as the weather gets colder. While you can't pursue a claim against a deer that causes a crash, you may be able to...
You can get help if you’re involved in a rear-end collision
Rear-end crashes are fairly common, especially with the number of distractions people face behind the wheel. On top of this, the winter months make the roads slick, which means that drivers may need even more time to slow down.Rear-end collisions happen when drivers...
What are some good ways to avoid a crash?
Car and truck crashes can happen in an instant. A person might look away from the road for only a second and end up crashing into the rear of another vehicle. A person could look away from the road to break up their children's fight in the back seat and accidentally...
Speeding: A danger to yourself and others
Speeding is one of the most common causes of crashes in the United States. In 2017, speeding led to 9,717 people's deaths, which accounted for more than a quarter of the year's traffic fatalities.Most people speed at one time or another. One person might be in a rush...
92-year-old man killed in car-versus-pedestrian crash
Traffic accidents don't always involve two vehicles. Sometimes, it's a pedestrian who ends up injured in a collision. This case out of Minnesota points out how seriously things can go wrong if a driver isn't paying attention.In this case, a 92-year-old man was struck...
Trapped in a sinking vehicle? Here’s what you should do
Traffic accidents can happen anywhere, but there are a few places where the risk of injury increases. Have you ever driven close to a lake? Do you know what to do if you drive into a lake or river as a result of being hit by another driver?If you live anywhere near...
Minnesota State Fairgrounds removes Pokestops, gyms
Traffic accidents can be relatively minor or result in severe injuries or deaths. The force of the impact is just one influence on the outcome of the crash, with other factors such as where each person was sitting, the angle of the impact and the size of the vehicles...
White Bear Lake police focused on stopping drunk drivers
White Bear Lake is a beautiful area with many residents who call it home. Unfortunately, there are people who get behind the wheel while intoxicated in the city.The cold weather makes alcohol a prime option for drinks, but combining driving and alcohol has become a...