Car Crashes

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...

If you enjoy traveling with your pet, you are certainly not alone. Every day, people take their pets with them to the store, to school or even to work.   Improperly securing your furry friend, however, could be the reason you end up in a serious car accident. Your...

You should seek immediate medical attention if you even suspect you have an injury. What happens after that? How can you strengthen your case immediately? Unfortunately, it is difficult to say. The details change depending on your unique situation.  There is no set...

Teens have more serious auto accidents than drivers in any other age group. To combat this issue, Minnesota has a provisional license program to help new drivers become safe drivers with experience. If you have a teen learning how to drive, review the restrictions he...

If you sustain injuries in a car accident, you may receive one or more types of compensation following a successful lawsuit. Compensation for damages such as medical bills or vehicle repairs is straightforward since these expenses have a paper trail. Calculating...

After suffering serious injuries in an accident, the cause of the accident determines whether you can receive compensation. If another person caused the accident, he or she may have to pay for damages. One of the ways to prove the circumstances of an accident is...

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. ...

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...