Few experiences are more shocking and confusing than a vehicle crash. From jamming out to your favorite song on the radio to waking up in the intensive care unit with shattered bones and no recollection of what brought you there. Forget about your crumpled car. A...
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Girl dies after snowy wreck with semitruck
The family of a Minnesota teen is mourning her loss after a mid-afternoon crash with a big rig on a snowy day claimed the 16-year-old Alden teen's life. The deadly accident occurred on Monday, Feb. 17, at the intersection of County Road 14 and Hwy. 14 just northwest...
That hands-free phone doesn’t keep drivers safe
You know that it's dangerous to send or read text messages while you drive, so you never do it. You just turn the notifications off. Similarly, you feel like it's dangerous -- though marginally safer -- to talk on the phone instead of texting. You still have to hold...
What happens when the other driver doesn’t have insurance?
You carry motor vehicle insurance to protect yourself from liability in a collision where you are at fault. When another driver causes a motor vehicle crash, their insurance policy is the one that is supposed to pay for your property damage, lost wages and medical...
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Busy parents can become very dangerous drivers
Parenting is no joke. Some days, it takes everything that you have. It's basically a full-time job with no days off.If that sounds exhausting, remember that parents often have jobs, social lives, doctors' appointments and many other things going on in their lives. It...
What happens when you accept a settlement that’s too low?
Motor vehicle crashes almost invariably bring some amount of financial uncertainty with them. Except for those who are incredibly rich, individuals who get into car accidents likely have to worry about lost wages, the damage to their cars and the cost of medical...
Brake checking: Know your rights if you get into a rear-end crash
As someone who has a job and family, there are times when you're in a rush. It's never a good idea to tailgate another vehicle, but if you're attempting to pass, you might have to get close to the vehicle to get ahead of someone in another lane before you can merge....
Keep this information in mind to get your best settlement offer
Combined injuries are some of the hardest to deal with as a patient. Not only do you have physical struggles, but you're dealing with the hardship of mental troubles as well. Whether you're struggling with broken bones, traumatic brain injuries or depression as a...
Drunk driving statistics paint a picture of extreme risk
You refuse to ever drive drunk. You plan ahead. You get a designated driver, call a cab or use ride-sharing apps. If you start drinking at home, you stay home. If you drink at a friend's house and cannot get home, you stay the night.However, you know that other people...