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?...
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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...
What DOT statistics reveal about driving in Minnesota
On Behalf of The Cody Law Group | May 21, 2020 | Car Crashes
Each state has its own character when it comes to driving cars on its roads, and Minnesota is no exception. Some states take care of their roads better and feature more robust safety precautions that benefit drivers. Other states may not have the money or the...
Negligent entrustment explained
On Behalf of The Cody Law Group | May 8, 2020 | Car Crashes
Having to deal with the aftermath of a car accident in Vadnais Heights is always difficult. You may have to cope with injuries and damages to your vehicle, plus the prospect of having to take time away from work to recuperate. Your struggles could then become even...
A trucker’s poor health may put your life in danger
On Behalf of The Cody Law Group | May 5, 2020 | Car Crashes
Commercial truck drivers play an invaluable role in your life by transporting the goods you and your family use every day. Still, if a trucker is not in good health, he or she may inadvertently put your life in danger. Researchers recently examined the medical...
How common is substance abuse among truckers?
On Behalf of The Cody Law Group | Apr 22, 2020 | Car Crashes
For many, the trucking profession proves to be lonely and stressful, and some truck drivers try to combat boredom or stave off loneliness by abusing drugs and alcohol on the job. While abusing substances while driving anything is dangerous, drivers who abuse...
Southern Minnesota Crash Leaves Fatalities and Questions
On Behalf of The Cody Law Group | Apr 2, 2020 | Car Crashes
Crashes and collisions leave a lot of pieces to pick up. None more than those tragedies that leave family members with lost loved ones. In these kinds of circumstances, the investigations may leave us wanting for precious information or reveal that something was at...
What should you know about MN’s no-fault insurance system?
On Behalf of The Cody Law Group | Mar 10, 2020 | Car Crashes
Minnesota is one of 12 remaining states that uses a no-fault insurance system. Though the no-fault system goes against traditional English common law, which places financial liability on the at-fault party, lawmakers developed it out of necessity. Per The Minnesota...
How to take care of your family after an MVA
On Behalf of The Cody Law Group | Feb 27, 2020 | Car Crashes
The aftereffects of a car accident are far-reaching. If you suffer severe injuries, it can leave you worrying about how to take care of your family. You may have physical challenges, and there are sure to be financial challenges awaiting you. Because you probably...
