The year has begun with brutally cold weather in large swaths of the country. As usual, some of the coldest temperatures have been here in Minnesota. Last month was also dangerous for those on our roads -- particularly for pedestrians.According to the Minnesota...
motor vehicle accidents
Tutor Time bus crash with SUV results in only minor injuries
A Tutor Time bus carrying seven children was involved in a crash with an SUV in Cottage Grove on the morning of Jan. 16. Although the bus overturned, only two people (a child and the bus driver) suffered injuries. They were transported to a nearby hospital, but their...
Follow these rush-hour safety tips to avoid trouble
Driving in rush hour, regardless of the roadway, can be a tricky task. From changing traffic patterns to inattentive drivers, you never know what you'll face during this time of the day.Here are five rush -our safety tips that can help you avoid trouble: Leave enough...
Do you make these mistakes when driving on the highway?
Driving on the highway is different from driving in the city. Not only are you moving at a faster rate of speed, but you're likely to be in close proximity to larger vehicles.Here are five mistakes many people make when driving on the highway, all of which increase...
Will you ignore these signs of drowsy driving?
It doesn't matter if you've been behind the wheel for a few minutes or several hours, it's possible you could become tired. Since drowsy driving is so dangerous, it's critical to avoid this at all costs.The biggest mistake you can make is ignoring the signs of drowsy...
Will you do these things after a car crash?
If you are involved in a car accident, it's difficult to keep your cool. There are many things to contend with, from your injuries to securing the scene to protect against a follow-up accident.Here are five things you should absolutely do after a car accident: Move to...
The risks of distracted driving are very real
Any distraction can and probably will take a driver's attention away from the road, which causes motorists to lose control of their vehicles, miss important events or simply make mistakes that cause accidents.Not only does distracted driving put other motorists at...
It’s motorcycle season: do you know the rules of the road?
It's finally motorcycle season again in Minnesota. There are few experiences more exhilarating than tearing down a forest-flanked strip of highway on your bike. Scenery whizzing by, the sun beating down on you: it's the sensation anyone rolling around on two wheels...
Wrong-way drunk driver kills Minnesota woman and her toddler
It takes about two and a half hours to drive from White Bear Lake north on Interstate 35 to arrive in Duluth. While drunk driving is dangerous at any time and place, it is perhaps most dangerous of all on interstate highways with their high speeds.A Minnesota man who...
Understanding Minnesota’s no-fault auto insurance coverage
Auto insurance functions as a form of protection against the potential financial costs associated with a car accident. Pooling the money from insurance premiums into a larger fund, spreads the risk of loss from an accident amongst all the people contributing to the...