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
According to Forbes, over their lifetimes, men pay more for auto insurance than women. Insurance companies defend these practices, explaining that charging more for men is not discrimination, but rather, is based on risk factors that determine rates. Individuals who purchase auto insurance, be it from State Farm or any other provider, may not beRead More
Despite the fact that seizures can cause drivers to lose sudden control of their car, putting other drivers, pedestrians, and even their own passengers at risk, a recent ABC News report found that only six states require that the department of motor vehicles be notified when individuals are diagnosed with a seizure disorder. Every stateRead More
It takes about five seconds to read a text message. According to USAttorneys.com, in five seconds, a car can travel the distance of a football field. The risks of texting and driving are well-documented. Just reaching for your cell phone or dialing a number on it puts you three times at risk of getting intoRead More
We often hear about the legal and personal consequences of teen drinking and driving, but many parents of teens may not be aware that they could be held liable for personal injury damages their teen causes while drinking and driving. The immediate legal consequences of underage drinking are immense. Teens can face up to oneRead More
Recently, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and automakers selling cars in the U.S. reached an agreement on safety principles intended to increase vehicle safety in coming years. This comes in the wake of unprecedented auto recalls. According to USAttorneys.com, as many as 25% of all cars on the road are subject to some kindRead More