Accidents involving trucks are caused by poor road conditions, negligence, unsecured or overloaded cargo and poor vehicle maintenance. Reports from the Office of Traffic Safety in Minnesota show that 4,120 truck crashes occurred in the state in 2021. From this...
Year: 2022
An insurance claim after a semitruck crash is far from simple
Insurance claims and motor vehicle collisions go hand-in-hand for most people. The average adult has spent years paying for liability coverage, so they expect a straightforward insurance claim process if they ever get hurt in a wreck. Especially when the other...
How long do you have to sue for a car accident in Minnesota?
A car accident can happen in split seconds. And when it does, the outcome can be life-altering. If you are involved in a car accident that is not your fault, Minnesota negligence laws allow you to pursue the liable party for the resulting damages. However, you do not...
Distraction continues after using your phone
Using your phone in the car is certainly a source of distraction. It may be the most common reason for distracted driving accidents, if only because the phone can be used for so many different things – sending text messages, setting up a GPS, choosing what music you...
3 common causes of truck accidents
Accidents involving large trucks can cause catastrophic injuries and horrific damage to the vehicles of other road users. With over 100,000 people being injured in truck collisions every year, it’s a serious problem and one that can make other drivers apprehensive...
Internal injury signs should you look out for after a car wreck
One of the most serious outcomes of a car accident is usually injuries to the body’s internal organs. These injuries can range from mild to severe depending on the nature of the impact. And given their hidden nature, internal injuries can be deadly if left undiagnosed...
2 catastrophic injuries caused by car collisions
Car accidents happen all the time. While most car wrecks end with nothing more than bruises and shocked vehicle occupants, a few tend to result in catastrophic injuries. If you are hurt in a car accident that was caused by someone else’s unlawful actions, you may be...
What type of documentation do you need after a car accident?
Being involved in an accident can be a scary and overwhelming experience. After the accident, you may be confused about what happened, injured and trying to figure out what to do next. Even though things may be chaotic, you should try to remain calm and collect as...
5 signs of fatigued driving…and what you can do about it
Driver fatigue is extremely dangerous. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that driver fatigue leads to approximately 91,000 – resulting in over 50,000 injuries and over 800 fatalities per year. If you drive for a living or are...
3 reasons you may need a brain injury evaluation after a crash
The force of impact during a car crash and the violent movement of the vehicles can cause severe and even deadly injuries. There are many injuries that you may possibly suffer in a motor vehicle collision, and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are some of the worst....