MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. It is not surprising that fireworks can lead to injuries. After all, fireworks are a kind of explosive. Fireworks are a ubiquitous part of summer celebrations in the U.S. and it is easy to forget how truly dangerous they can be. According to the Insurance Journal, 11,000 people and 4 people were killedRead More
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Do Your Children Know Bike Safety in Minneapolis, Minnesota?
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. According to the City of Minneapolis, the city was ranked the #3 biking city in the nation by Bicycling Magazine. Biking is not only a great way to stay in shape, but it is also an excellent way to commute, while also protecting the environment. Minneapolis has 129 miles of bikeways on streetsRead More
In Wake of Shootings Will Wrongful Death and Personal Injury Lawsuits Against Minnesota Police Increase?
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. First, Philando Castile was shot in Minnesota during a traffic stop while complying with an officer’s request to see his driver’s license. The video of the shooting went viral on Facebook, where it sparked national outrage.
Can a Car Accident Affect my Employment Background Check?
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. According to Forbes, approximately 69% of employers run background checks on potential hires. Employers may use a range of records to conduct a background check. This can include accessing publicly available information, checking an applicant’s credit history, and nowadays businesses can even use a national police check to find out if a potentialRead More
Veterans Report Driving Difficulty
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. Being able to drive is essential to daily life in most regions of the country. In most cities, individuals can face difficulties getting to work, school, or medical appointments when they cannot drive. The ability to drive is a key component to independent living in America. Yet, for many veterans, getting behind theRead More
Supreme Court Ruling Could Limit Where Personal Injury Lawsuits are Filed
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. When individuals suffer personal injury due to a defective product or due to the actions of a company with operations across the country, where should a lawsuit be filed? When dealing with a large company that operates across the country, the answer to this question may not always be clear. A recent SupremeRead More
Technologies That Can Prevent Accidental Hot Car Deaths
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. According to the Washington Post, since 1998, over 700 children have died in hot cars. These deaths are tragedies for everyone involved. The parents are often overworked, overtired, and simply forgot their children. While many on the outside looking in may wonder how on earth a parent could forget a child in theRead More
iPhones Will Block Texting and Driving
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 3,477 people were killed and another 391,000 were injured by distracted driving in 2015. Among the risky distracted driving behaviors Americans engage in, texting and driving is among the most dangerous. The average time it takes to read a single text message is 5 seconds.Read More
What Your Teen Driver Should Know About Car Accidents
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. The greatest risk to teen drivers is their inexperience. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2014, 1717 teen drivers were killed in car accidents and another 170,000 teens were injured. While getting a driver’s license is an important step in every teen’s life, parents should also be aware of theRead More
Bike Lane Debate in Minneapolis—Do Lanes Lead to Fewer Accidents?
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. When cities talk about putting in bike lanes, often the loudest critics are in the minority. The Star Tribune reported on a survey performed by Princeton University that found that 83 percent of Americans support increasing the numbers of bike lanes. The majority also support funding for these lanes, and maintaining them onceRead More