MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. The bus had only been on the road for two hours when it crashed. A self-driving shuttle was launched in Las Vegas to great celebration and acclaim. It is designed to move passengers through the city on a 0.6-mile-long route. The rides are free and are designed to raise awareness about technology inRead More
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. As more individuals in major cities come to rely on Uber and Lyft to get home or head out for a night on the town, the chances that individuals will be in an Uber or Lyft accident have increased. According to the Law Office of Martin T. Montilino, Minneapolis, Minnesota law requires UberRead More
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. When cities talk about putting in bike lanes, often the loudest critics are in the minority. The Star Tribune reported on a survey performed by Princeton University that found that 83 percent of Americans support increasing the numbers of bike lanes. The majority also support funding for these lanes, and maintaining them onceRead More
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. Let’s say you loan your car to a friend and your friend gets into a serious accident. Most people are aware that their insurance will cover a friend for occasional use of a car, but many Minnesotans may not be aware that they could be responsible for any damage a friend causes thatRead More
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. Chrissy Teigen emerged unhurt from a recent hit and run car accident in Hollywood. Teen Vogue and other news outlets reported that the celebrity was unharmed in the crash. Fortunately, Hollywood police were able to track down the suspect responsible for the accident.
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. Most homeowners know that after a snowfall, it is their legal obligation to clear the sidewalks in front of their homes. Keeping your sidewalks free of snow and ice protects the safety of the community and prevents costly slip and fall accidents from taking place. Under Minneapolis law, homeowners have 24 hours toRead More
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. Earlier this month a pedestrian women was seriously hurt after she was hit by a car. According to CBS Minnesota, the driver of the vehicle who hit the woman remains at large. While we like to think that hit and run accidents are rare, they sadly occur more often than we’d like toRead More
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. With labor day just around the corner, many are happy to get a day off to spend time with family and loved ones. Yet, for caregivers of disabled family members, the work often never ends. When individuals are injured in a car accident, in many cases, family members step in to care forRead 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
