MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. April 20th is still months away, but some researchers are worried that it may become another deadly day for car accidents, drivers, pedestrians, and bikers. According to Vice, it isn’t clear why 4/20 became a slang term for marijuana use. However, for marijuana users, the day, April 20th, and the hour 4:20, haveRead More
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Car Accidents, Depression, and “Text Neck”
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. We’ve heard that there are real risks to overusing our smartphones. By texting and driving and by engaging in distracted driving, we run the risk of getting into a car accident. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, texting and driving kills 3,477 people each year, and leaves another 391,000 injured. CellRead More
Bruised After a Car Accident? When Is It Serious?
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. Some accidents can cause death. A lot of accidents cause hospitalizations. Some people need Car Accident Injury Care after their accident. But, it’s worth pointing out that not all car accidents result in serious injuries. Individuals may walk away from a car accident with bruises, scrapes, or whiplash. Even if you think yourRead More
Your Car May Be Spying on You
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. As car companies become more connected to the internet, it also turns out that they become powerful tools for gathering data about their users. The New York Times reports that a modern car can track when you are breaking the law and exceeding the speed limit. Your car can also track your phoneRead More
How the Opioid Epidemic Can Increase Car Accident Risks
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. What do opioids do to the body and mind? While opioids such as Dihydrocodeine 30mg can be effectively used for pain relief, many people use opioids to enjoy the euphoria that comes after injecting the drug. Others may use opioids to avoid the pain of withdrawal. Some individuals become addicted to the drugsRead More
Suffering From Isolation After a Car Accident? You Are Not Alone
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. Individuals who survive car accidents in the U.S. face unique challenges. Not only do they sometimes face a long road to recovery, they may also struggle financially to pay medical expenses, rehabilitation expenses, and make ends meet if they have to miss time from work. The pain and suffering associated with a carRead More
Model Sues Tampon Company After Suffering From Toxic Shock Syndrome
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. A tampon is the last thing you’d think could cause a personal injury, but for some women who suffer from rare cases of Toxic Shock Syndrome, using tampons can turn out to not only be dangerous, it can be downright deadly. Vice recently reported on a model in California who came down withRead More
Dealing With Bicycle Accidents In Minnesota
Minnesota is also known as the land of ten thousand lakes. It’s a fact, however that it’s also one of the top cycling states in the nation. Minneapolis ranks as the #1 urban city in America in bicycling despite its environment. Minneapolis is not the only place in Minnesota to be cyclist friendly. Scenic rides,Read More
Safe Driving During the Super Bowl
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. The Super Bowl is coming to Minneapolis on February 4th. While the excitement and the tourism are to be celebrated, the Super Bowl will also bring with it traffic headaches. The Star Tribune expects the city to see parking and traffic congestion. Local businesses have warned their employees to expect more traffic andRead More
Disabled After a Car Accident: Understand Disability Discrimination
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. U.S. law provides many protections to Americans with disabilities. For example, under the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, individuals are not permitted to discriminate against a person for employment on the basis of disability. The Americans with Disabilities Act protects individuals from discrimination on the basis of disability. The act protects Americans withRead More