Drivers should always strive to maintain peak physical and mental form before hitting the road. After all, legal guidelines classify a car as heavy machinery, even if most drivers do not think of getting behind the wheel as "operating heavy machinery". If a driver...

Commuting to work on Minnesota highways means you spend time driving around big rigs. Getting in an accident with a commercial vehicle can severely injure you, especially if you drive a smaller passenger vehicle. Knowing how to safely drive around large trucks can...

The dog days of summer signal something all Minnesotans know: inclement weather is just around the corner. When snow flies, bridges and roadways often turn icy quickly. According to the Federal Highway Administration, almost 25% of weather-related car accidents in the...

Truck accidents often occur without any advance notice, and even the best-prepared drivers may sometimes have trouble avoiding them. Unfortunately, due to the size and weight of a truck, one minor mistake can end in a hugely catastrophic incident. Due to that, it is...

Suffering from brain trauma of any sort may easily impact multiple facets of your health. While many articles and discussions surrounding traumatic brain injuries (TBI) focus on the impact on your memory and other mental faculties, its reach can extend far beyond...

A motor vehicle accident can change your life in a moment. In a few seconds, severe injuries may threaten your ability to function normally for a long time. If you are a parent, will you be able to provide for your family after the accident? You may no longer have the...

There are various reasons why you might suffer an injury while walking across a street. A distracted driver who fails to see you collides with you or the road may have a surprise obstruction that hampers your ability to get away from a moving vehicle in time. Studies...

Traffic fatalities hit an early milestone in Minnesota. By late April, Minnesota saw more than 100 people die in crashes on its roadways, which has not happened this early in the year since 2016. Per the Star Tribune, many of the fatal crashes that took place on...

According to the Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety, one in nine auto accidents in the state involves a distracted driver. In 2020 alone, 29 state residents died and nearly 3,000 were injured in this type of motor vehicle accident. Review the rules about texting and...

Any blow to your head may cause you to suffer a traumatic brain injury. If you hit your head on your car's steering wheel, airbag or dashboard during a serious motor vehicle crash, you should ask a doctor to examine you for a possible TBI. While some TBIs resolve with...