MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. E-Bikes are becoming more popular on Minneapolis roads, much to concern of police, pedestrians, bikers, and other safety experts. E-Bikes look much like regular bikes, but they are equipped with an electric motor that assists the bicyclist. The bikes must be pedaled by the rider, so they are not technically considered mopeds orRead More
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. A recent investigative report by the New York Times into automakers’ decisions to use Takata’s airbags reveals how the quest to save a few dollars, resulted in injuries, deaths, and the largest recall in the automotive industry.
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. In just the last month, 6 children have been hurt or killed on amusement park rides. While the risk of getting killed on an amusement park ride remain small, the recent injuries have many wondering whether parks and riders are safe. And, while the risk of dying on an amusement park ride areRead More
If you’ve been in a car accident, you may wonder when it is appropriate to call a lawyer, or if you even need a lawyer to resolve your claim. The truth is that not all car crash cases require the assistance of a personal injury lawyer. However, if your accident resulted in serious injuries orRead More
In Minneapolis, seven people have died so far this year as a result of vehicle-pedestrian accidents. Yet, these numbers don’t reveal the hidden toll that cars take on pedestrians every day. According to MPR News, in 2015, a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle about once every day and a half. For personal injury victims,Read More
Donald Trump’s “The Art of the Deal” may claim to teach you everything you need to know about negotiations, but it’s not likely Trump wrote a chapter on negotiating with your insurance claims adjuster. Yet, individuals who have suffered personal injuries in Minneapolis, Minnesota may find themselves having to negotiate for their settlements, precisely atRead 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
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
In 2014, 364 people were killed on Minnesota roads. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety notes that this is a 7 percent decrease from the number of people killed in 2013. Drunk driving, distracted driving, and speeding account for many of these accidents. About a quarter of all accidents were the result of drunk drivers.Read More