Nobody wants to deal with the aftermath of a car accident, even if the accident itself is relatively minor. However, trying to figure out what to do in the aftermath of a car accident where the other party has driven off from the scene can be particularly maddening. ...
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A truck driver’s smoking habit may put you at risk
It is virtually impossible to drive in the Twin Cities without passing at least one commercial vehicle, as the area is a confluence of major interstate highways. Because semitrucks outweigh your vehicle by several tons, a collision with one may leave you or your...
Sharing the road with big rigs during the winter
As the weather turns colder, snow, ice and freezing rain affect Minnesota road conditions. Treacherous roads make using safe driving techniques critical, especially when sharing the road with big trucks. If your car collides with a semi, the damage to you could be...
Drunk driving continues to plague Minnesota
It should be no surprise to drivers that driving after drinking alcohol is unwise. Yet far too many people continue to make this reckless and senseless choice. Even worse is the fact that this decision puts far too many innocent people in harm's way for no good...
ATV fatalities beat annual averages before the Fall season
Many injuries live along the highways, but stats show that off-highway vehicles in Minnesota are seeing an increased amount of accidents and fatalities. Bring Me The News reports that a rise in fatalities that breaks the decade average has the Department of Natural...
A guide to a truck’s blind spots
Getting into an accident with a commercial vehicle if you are in a traditional passenger vehicle is extremely dangerous. The average commercial truck weighs ten times more than a sedan. This means that the danger falls disproportionately on the passenger vehicle in an...
Can drowsy drivers put you at risk?
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?
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
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 factors lead to trucks causing accidents on the road?
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...