Permanent workers and independent contractors have different guidelines and receive different benefits, including workers' compensation. Determining if you meet employee status can help you if you sustain injury in a work-related accident. Legal guidelines In...
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Can drowsy drivers put you at risk?
On Behalf of The Cody Law Group | Aug 14, 2020 | Car Crashes
Minnesota drivers like you take every step you can to keep yourself safe on the road. Unfortunately, not every driver does the same. It is often hard to pinpoint which drivers are engaging in dangerous behaviors. This is especially true for drowsy drivers. But drowsy...
Did another driver’s negligence result in your SCI?
On Behalf of The Cody Law Group | Aug 5, 2020 | Car Crashes
Because of the violent impact involved, a vehicle crash is one of the main causes of spinal cord injury. If you suffer such an injury due to the negligence of another driver, what does your future hold and what sort of compensation can you expect? Why SCI happens If...
Air brake failure a factor in close to 30% of truck crashes
On Behalf of The Cody Law Group | Jul 31, 2020 | Car Crashes
Watching a commercial truck approach in your rearview mirror may prove unnerving, and it may be especially so if you are making your way down a steep hill. Trucks require more to stop than smaller passenger vehicles, and if anything interferes with the truck’s braking...
What are the categories of concussion symptoms?
On Behalf of The Cody Law Group | Jul 22, 2020 | Firm News
Minnesota residents who suffer from head injuries may experience concussions. Concussions are one of the most common results from head injury. They can range from mild to severe. The symptoms sometimes vary, too. But concussions of all sorts can give sufferers plenty...
What factors lead to trucks causing accidents on the road?
On Behalf of The Cody Law Group | Jul 8, 2020 | Car Crashes
Truck accidents can happen without warning and are often hard to avoid. What could be a minor mistake for a driver in a car could be a catastrophe for those on the road with a truck. Visibility Improper mirror checking and merging without clear visibility are two...
How safe is hands-free technology?
On Behalf of The Cody Law Group | Jun 22, 2020 | Car Crashes
Minnesota drivers understand that distracted driving is a danger. Texting while driving is one of the most common forms of distracted driving today. It causes thousands of fatalities every year. There are many tools that people use to cut down on the danger of using...
How does inattentional blindness affect people?
On Behalf of The Cody Law Group | Jun 9, 2020 | Car Crashes
Minnesota drivers know that distractions increase everyone's risk on the road. Many different things can act as distractions, too. For example, you have likely heard of the dangers of texting while driving. But what about other, lesser known forms of distraction?...
Red-light runners injure tens of thousands annually
On Behalf of The Cody Law Group | Jun 8, 2020 | Car Crashes
Traffic lights are often in place in high-traffic areas and seek to prevent motorists from running into one another. Still, drivers who ignore these traffic signals cause thousands of injuries and hundreds of fatalities every year. Statistics show that the number of...
The deadly consequences of distracted driving
On Behalf of The Cody Law Group | Jun 3, 2020 | Car Crashes
Distracted driving is more than people texting while driving. In fact, any behavior that withdraws a driver's attention away from the road is a distraction. While many people may successfully get away with multitasking while they are driving, their behavior...