MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. Despite the recent tragic death of a man using Tesla’s autopilot feature, driverless cars and autopilot technology remains relatively safe. According to Vanity Fair, for every 100 million miles driven in the U.S., one person dies. Tesla’s autopilot feature, while facing understandable scrutiny after the recent accident, was actually the first fatality recordedRead More
According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, bike injuries have been on the rise since 1998. While bike riding is often noted for its health benefits, riding also presents unique challenges and increased risk of accidents. Just recently, five bikers were killed in a devastating accident when a truck hit them, according toRead 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
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
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
If you’ve been in an auto accident in Minneapolis, Minnesota, you may be wondering how much your claim may be worth, and whether you have a case. The value of your claim will depend largely on the nature of your injuries, who is at fault for the accident, and the kind of case your accidentRead More
The Star Tribune recently reported on recent efforts by state troopers to crack down on distracted driving. Troopers have been driving unmarked patrol cars to catch drivers who break the law by texting and driving. Texting and driving is currently a ticketable offense in Minneapolis. While drivers may follow the law when police cars areRead More
If you’ve been hit by a car as a pedestrian, you may be facing more serious injuries, a lengthy recovery period, and have many questions about your rights. Because pedestrians are not protected by a car’s chassis, when struck, they often face serious, life-threatening, and life-altering injuries. While many drivers have a general sense ofRead More