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...
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Calculating damages for pain and suffering
On Behalf of The Cody Law Group | Feb 2, 2021 | Car Crashes
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...
How does accident reconstruction work?
On Behalf of The Cody Law Group | Jan 31, 2021 | Car Crashes
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...
What should I do after a hit-and-run?
On Behalf of The Cody Law Group | Dec 26, 2020 | Car Crashes
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. ...
A truck driver’s smoking habit may put you at risk
On Behalf of The Cody Law Group | Dec 10, 2020 | Car Crashes
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
On Behalf of The Cody Law Group | Nov 23, 2020 | Car Crashes
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
On Behalf of The Cody Law Group | Nov 3, 2020 | Car Crashes
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
On Behalf of The Cody Law Group | Sep 25, 2020 | Car Crashes
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
On Behalf of The Cody Law Group | Sep 8, 2020 | Car Crashes
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?
On Behalf of The Cody Law Group | Aug 14, 2020 | Car Crashes
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...
