According to the Centers for Disease Control, every year, approximately 1.7 million Americans sustain traumatic brain injuries. These injuries can impact every aspect of a person’s life-from work, to play, to their ability to communicate. Patients may require long-term care and rehabilitation services. The quality of services patients receive can often correlate with long-term qualityRead More
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration places strict limits on the number of hours a passenger carrying driver can operate his or her vehicle without stopping to rest or sleep. These laws are incredibly important to prevent personal injury accidents involving commercial passenger-carrying vehicles. Yet, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, there is one kind of commercial operationRead More
Donald Trump’s “The Art of the Deal” may claim to teach you everything you need to know about negotiations, but it’s not likely Trump wrote a chapter on negotiating with your insurance claims adjuster. Yet, individuals who have suffered personal injuries in Minneapolis, Minnesota may find themselves having to negotiate for their settlements, precisely atRead More
According to MADD, in 2014, approximately 290,000 people were injured in drunk driving accidents. While we don’t want to minimize the seriousness of drinking and driving—consider this: in 2014, 431,000 people were injured in distracted driving accidents, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation. That means that over 100,000 more people were hurt in distractedRead More
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, distracted driving has reached “epidemic” levels. In 2014, 3,129 people died due to distracted driving. 400,000 more were injured because another driver chose to send a text message or make a call while behind the wheel. As many as 70% of teens have admitted to texting andRead More
A prominent Minneapolis artist was recently killed in a crash on I-94. Kirk Washington, Jr.’s art and writing was heralded for tackling tough issues such as racism and income inequality. According to the Star Tribune, Washington was killed when a car crossed a median and pushed his car into the path of a Metro TransitRead More
The U.S. Supreme Court is currently hearing a case that could have an immense impact on Minneapolis, Minnesota drivers. Under current law, it is against the law for Minnesota drivers to refuse a breath test if they are suspected of driving under the influence. Yet, many drivers believe that the law is unconstitutional. According toRead More
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Every year, distracted driving shatters families and changes lives. Thousands of people are killed and, according to EndDD.com, more than 400,000 are injured because another driver chose to use a cell phone while driving or was distracted by technology being used inside a car. Despite the fact that manyRead More
According to the Pioneer Press, a woman was recently shot four times in a suspected road rage incident. The incident took place in Minneapolis during rush hour traffic. After a vehicle cut the driver off, she honked her horn. The driver of another vehicle pulled up beside her car and shot at her. The womanRead More
According to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, in 2014, 29,439 people were injured in auto accidents. Another 361 people were killed on the road. Lawmakers and city planners are constantly looking for new ways to increase road safety. In Minneapolis, two areas that have been identified for improvement are traffic signal positioning and accessibleRead More