MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. According to Forbes, approximately 69% of employers run background checks on potential hires. Employers may use a range of records to conduct a background check. This can include accessing publicly available information, checking an applicant’s credit history, and nowadays businesses can even use a national police check to find out if a potentialRead More
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. With autumn in full swing and with the days getting cooler and shorter, it is important to consider the impact weather events have on driving safety. Snow storms and ice storms can lead to slick roads that can put more drivers at risk of serious injury accidents. According to the Weather Channel, weather-relatedRead More
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. Almost every driver has seen it happen at one point or another. You’re driving down the highway and see unsecured junk spilling out of a truck. Or, a small pebble hits your windshield and you hear a loud pop. Road debris poses a real hazard and threat to drivers, with road debris resultingRead More
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. The human body is not structured to withstand the impact forces of a car crash. The severity of your injuries after a car accident in Minneapolis, Minnesota will depend largely on the speeds you were travelling, where your car was struck, whether you were wearing a seat belt, and whether your car flips.Read 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
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
One of the bigger legal debates regarding self-driving cars involves regulation and the role of liability in the event an accident were to take place. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently expanded its legal definition of “driver,” possibly paving the way for Google’s self-driving cars to take to the road. If you’re thinking ofRead More
If you’ve been injured in a car accident, you may be facing a range of emotions. Fear, frustration, anger, and pain are common experiences. Because of these varying emotions, it’s best to leave all the legal work up to a Brooklyn, NY car accident lawyer, or whichever lawyer you choose, to ensure all of theRead More
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
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