Following protests of the death of Freddie Gray, Baltimore was placed on curfew and there were reports of protestors being detained by police without facing clear charges. The Guardian reports that Baltimore became the epicenter of riots, destruction, and large-scale protests. Some individuals were held without charge until habeas corpus petitions were filedRead More
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Are There Cases in Rear-End Collisions Where Vehicles in Front Will Be Found at Fault?
While the common assumption is that the rear driver is always at fault in a collision, this may not always actually be the reality. Collisions occur for a variety of reasons and there may be instances where the rear driver may be liable for an accident.
Can a Passenger Make Personal Injury Claims Against a Driver?
In many personal injury cases, the passengers in one vehicle often sue the driver in another vehicle for negligence. Yet, what happens if you happen to be a passenger in a vehicle where the driver happened to be negligent? Can you sue the driver of a vehicle for negligence?
Minnesota to Crack Down on Texting and Driving and Distracted Driving in Upcoming Weeks
According to the Centers for Disease Control, every day approximately 9 individuals are killed and over 1,000 people sustain injuries due to distracted driving. Distracted driving involves a range of activities, but all of these activities lead to the same result: drivers take their eyes off the road and accidents are more likely to occur.Read More
Child Car Safety
Car accidents are the leading killer of children between the ages of 4 and 14. In 2011 alone, over 140,000 children were injured in car accidents. With increased parental awareness, tougher child restraint laws, and more stringent federal standards, the child fatality rate in motor vehicles has been reduced by about 50% over the pastRead More
Distracted Driving a Culprit in 60% of Teen Accidents
A recent AAA study found that distracted driving is a major culprit in teen driving accidents. According to videos of teens filmed prior to accidents, researchers found that distracted driving is responsible for 78% of road departure accidents, and 76% of rear-end accidents. According to the Star Tribune, the study reveals that teen distracted drivingRead More
Over 300,000 Minnesotans Live in Oil Train “Danger Zones”
Individuals in Minnesota who live within a half mile of train tracks that carry crude oil may be residing in areas the Minnesota Department of Transportation considers a “danger zone” for oil disasters. Individuals could be at risk of personal injury if an oil train were to derail or catch fire. Nursing homes, schools, andRead More
More Multiple Vehicle Pile-Ups in March
According to CBS Minnesota, on Tuesday, March 3rd alone, there were 250 accidents on Minnesota roads. Among one of the tragic accidents was a seven-vehicle pile-up that killed a mother of three.
Factors That Lead a Car to Skid
Earlier this month, two people were killed, and three others were injured when a car skid off the road and collided with a tree. CBS Minnesota reports that a neighbor overheard the accident, and went to help. Three individuals were transported to the hospital, and two could not be saved.
Were High Speeds Partly to Blame for Death of “60 Minutes” Correspondent, Bob Simon?
Bob Simon’s reporting career spans a good portion of any 20th century U.S. textbook. He reported on the withdrawal of troops from Vietnam, reported on the protests in Tiananmen Square, and when he covered the Gulf War, he and his crew were captured and held for 40 days. He won 27 Emmys. Earlier this month,Read More