Multitasking is doing two things at once. For instance, some people may paint while they listen to music or run while they listen to an audiobook. It’s also something people try to do in the car. A driver may use their cellphone, change the radio station, adjust the...
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Tips for driver safety during the winter months
As we enter the waning weeks of Jan. 2024, it is obvious that Mother Nature has been a bit unkind to many winter travelers this year. While we Minnesotans are used to wintry weather for about half the year, it never hurts to review some tips for safer driving. Keep...
When more than one person is negligent
If you are stopped at a stoplight when a careless driver crashes into the back of your car, you can hold that negligent driver liable to compensate you for your damages. This is the legal principle that underpins most personal injury lawsuits. But what if your...
How does drowsy driving compare to drunk driving?
If drowsy driving is just as dangerous as drunk driving, why doesn’t it receive nearly as much attention? You may wonder. Statistics show that nearly 50% of American adults admit to fatigued driving. As if that isn’t scary enough, research shows that some drivers get...
What should parents know about underage DWI?
Despite your efforts to teach a teenager to be responsible, they can be stubborn. Even under strict parental supervision, underage teens can find ways to obtain alcohol and sneak out to drive. More concerning is that they often assume they are invincible to real-life...
Key steps in seeking truck company accountability after a wreck
Truck accident injuries are usually severe considering the devastation caused by a big rig when it’s involved in a wreck. If you suffered this type of harm, then you’re probably looking for ways to offset the enormous damages that have been unfairly thrust upon you....
Why you need to know about the 51% rule if you’ve been in a crash
Often, car collisions aren’t solely the fault of one driver. In many cases, while one person may have made a reckless or even illegal move, it can be shown that if the other driver had been more careful, they could have avoided the crash. Say a driver runs through a...
Dealing with the aftermath of a car accident
A car accident can happen in an instant and change your entire life. Victims of car accidents in Minnesota often experience serious, permanent injuries and are left with lasting physical and emotional scars. You are likely to be in shock immediately following an...
Motorcyclists at high risk for injuries and death in crashes
During the summer in Minnesota and throughout the nation, people take advantage of the warm weather in different ways. Some decide to get on their motorcycle and enjoy the opportunity to ride. However, it is undeniable that motorcyclists are at greater risk of injury...
Safety a growing concern for Minnesota’s summer drivers
With the summer in full swing, the Minnesota roads are increasingly dangerous. The fear of auto accidents with injuries and death is getting worse in part because drivers are behaving more recklessly, are speeding more often, drive while distracted and get behind the...