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...
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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...
Keep your emotions under control when on the road
On Behalf of The Cody Law Group | Jan 28, 2020 | Car Crashes
When Minnesota drivers hit the road, they are often prepared for the usual dangers. These can include road construction, bad weather, poor visibility and drunk drivers. What many fail to consider is that their own emotions can have a serious impact on their ability to...
How Can I Stay Safe on a Motorcycle?
On Behalf of The Cody Law Group | Jan 22, 2020 | Car Crashes
There are many reasons to love driving a motorcycle on the roads here in Minnesota, and enjoying the fantastic scenery and feelings of freedom are just two of them. However, it is well-known that there is a higher level of risk when you get into the saddle of a...
The flu season and driving dangers
On Behalf of The Cody Law Group | Nov 18, 2019 | Car Crashes
Most Minnesota drivers know that driving under the influence of alcohol is against the law. However, fewer understand that certain medication, including OTC ones, can cause driving impairments and can potentially lead to a DUI. With flu season approaching, it is a...
What are the three types of distracted driving?
On Behalf of The Cody Law Group | Aug 12, 2019 | Car Crashes, Uncategorized
Distracted driving poses great dangers to Minnesota drivers. According to the Centers for Disease Control, every day there are auto accidents that involve a driver not paying adequate attention to the road. These accidents can kill nine people and injure more than a...
Who can file a wrongful death suit in Minnesota?
On Behalf of The Cody Law Group | Jul 30, 2019 | Car Crashes, Uncategorized
If you lose a loved one because another party acted negligently, Minnesota law allows you to recover damages via a wrongful death lawsuit. Though no amount of compensation can bring your loved one back, it can help ease the financial burden left in his or her absence...
Does Minnesota law forbid tailgating?
On Behalf of The Cody Law Group | Jul 24, 2019 | Car Crashes, Uncategorized
Following too closely behind a vehicle, which is known as tailgating, is a dangerous practice that can result in an automobile collision, perhaps even a bad one. If you are driving and are struck by another driver who was following too closely to your car, not only is...
