Among the top causes of preventable accidents, careless driving and failing to properly adjust speed to conditions nears the top of the list. Pioneer Press recently reported about a Minnesota State Patrol officer who witnessed firsthand the damage careless driving can do.
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Fewer Fatal Crashes Take Place on Snow Days than Dry Days Explains Recent Study
This week, Minneapolis experienced a winter weather advisory that closed schools and kept many people indoors. Minneapolis school officials decided to close schools when the mercury dropped to dangerously low levels. The weather was so cold that officials explained that people traveling outside could get frostbite in less than ten minutes. The Weather Channel postedRead More
Will Google’s Driverless Car Really Spell the End of Personal Injury Lawsuits?
The Huffington Post recently reported that Google is one step closer to bringing the driverless car to the market. Google’s test models can successfully navigate around pedestrians and bicyclists. Of course, it will still be some time before the cars reach the market, as regulation, insurance, and ethical issues need to be considered. A successfulRead More
Should I Settle My Case Outside of Court Or Go To Trial?
If you’ve suffered a personal injury and are in the process of finding a lawyer to help you recover money for lost wages, pain and suffering, and medical bills, you may be facing the question of whether to settle the case outside of court or to go to trial. Settling a case outside of courtRead More
Which Personal Injuries Result in the Greatest Settlements?
If you’ve been injured in a car accident, you may wonder whether your injury is worth a settlement. You may wonder how much a personal injury lawyer will value your injuries. By choosing the right personal injury lawyer for you, your journey to settlement is made much smoother. Building a good relationship with your lawyerRead More
Beloved Local Minneapolis Saxophone Player Critically Injured in Car Accident
Pat Mackin, a professional saxophone player, and important member of the local Minneapolis music community, was critically injured in a car accident earlier this month. CBS Minnesota reports that the music community is currently holding vigil for Mackin at the Minnesota Music Café.
Understanding Comparative Fault Law in Minnesota
Individuals who have been in a car accident may wonder whether they are entitled to receive compensation for their personal injuries in an accident. It is important to remember that Minnesota uses the 51 percent bar rule when determining whether parties are entitled to receive compensation for their personal injuries. This means that if youRead More
How Adverse Weather Affects Drivers and Leads to Accidents
Six people were killed in the last week on icy Minnesota roads. A three-car pile-up killed one person on I-94, when one vehicle spun out of control on the icy roadway.
Shared Responsibility in Personal Injury Claims
Imagine this scenario. A woman is driving a car in which her husband is a passenger. She reaches a 4-way stop, but fails to stop at the stop sign. Another driver, also arrives at the same 4-way stop and fails to stop as well. The cars collide and the husband is critically injured in theRead More
Accident Involving Semi-Truck and State Troopers Caught on Camera
On November 11, 2014, an accident between a Minnesota State Trooper and Rogers police officer was caught on camera. Both officers were responding to a jackknifed semi-truck when yet another semi-truck hit both of the vehicles. The road was covered in ice at the time of the accident. Both officers were not seriously injured, thoughRead More