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
According to the Pioneer Press, a woman was recently shot four times in a suspected road rage incident. The incident took place in Minneapolis during rush hour traffic. After a vehicle cut the driver off, she honked her horn. The driver of another vehicle pulled up beside her car and shot at her. The womanRead More
According to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, in 2014, 29,439 people were injured in auto accidents. Another 361 people were killed on the road. Lawmakers and city planners are constantly looking for new ways to increase road safety. In Minneapolis, two areas that have been identified for improvement are traffic signal positioning and accessibleRead More
According to Forbes, over their lifetimes, men pay more for auto insurance than women. Insurance companies defend these practices, explaining that charging more for men is not discrimination, but rather, is based on risk factors that determine rates. Individuals who purchase auto insurance, be it from State Farm or any other provider, may not beRead 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
We often hear about the legal and personal consequences of teen drinking and driving, but many parents of teens may not be aware that they could be held liable for personal injury damages their teen causes while drinking and driving. The immediate legal consequences of underage drinking are immense. Teens can face up to oneRead 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
Hypothermia is a deadly condition that occurs when a person’s body temperature drops to dangerously low levels. The winter months are when people are most at risk of suffering from hypothermia, but victims can also be affected in the spring months if they leave home unprepared for cold conditions. While many people see their carsRead More