Car accidents could happen without warning, leaving injured victims to deal with the aftermath. Some victims might commit common mistakes after being involved in a crash on a Minnesota road. Actions after a vehicle collision Getting hit or hitting another vehicle...
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Some common injuries stemming from car accidents
No one expects to get into a car accident, but it could happen to residents in the Twin Cities area without notice. Sadly, many who are in a collision end up dealing with certain injuries in the aftermath. Cuts and lacerations Cuts and lacerations are common after a...
The top risk factors for teenage drivers in Minnesota
Handing a set of car keys over to a teen driver is difficult for most parents, and for good reason. According to the United States Department of Transportation, teenage drivers regularly engage in behaviors that put them at high risk for accidents. Teens also have a...
Mercedes airbag recall highlights the dangers of defective parts
Most people believe they are safe when they get into an automobile. Drivers trust that both they and their passengers will be safe as long as they follow good driving practices in Minnesota. In reality, more than 100,000 vehicle accidents result from defective auto...
Rear-end collisions happen on interstates
Rear-end collisions and the injuries resulting from them are not uncommon incidents in Minnesota. Many drivers worry about getting hit from behind when stopped at a red light or stop sign in the Twin Cities. While there are certainly significant risks of rear-end...
How dangerous is distracted driving?
Distracted driving is any activity that diverts the driver's attention from the road, and it includes more than just texting or talking on the phone. Minnesota drivers who store their phones while behind the wheel might use a GPS or drink coffee. Distracted driving is...
Why is drinking and driving so dangerous?
A car accident can affect anyone in the Twin Cities area who happens to be sharing the road with the wrong person. It’s important to understand why drinking and driving is so dangerous. How many people are affected by drunk driving? According to the National Highway...
Why speeding is so dangerous
Speeding can play a significant role in causing an accident to occur. Furthermore, it may also increase the severity of an accident that takes place on a Minnesota highway. Let's take a closer look at the reasons why driving faster than the posted speed limit may...
What are the obligations of taxi drivers to their passengers?
Many people in the Twin Cities area rely on taxi cabs to get from one place to another. If a cab gets into an accident, it’s important to know what obligations the drivers and companies have to their passengers. What are the obligations of taxi drivers and companies?...
Reckless driving and car crashes
Everyone on Minnesota’s roads deserves to be safe. Unfortunately, reckless drivers can cause serious car crashes that result in catastrophic injuries. What is reckless driving? Reckless driving occurs when a driver fails to take the necessary precautions to ensure...