Minnesotans know that when the north winds blow, winter weather isn’t far behind. When snow and ice cover the roads, even a simple commute can turn into a risky adventure. Even if you have been traveling winter roads for several years, it never hurts to have a...
Car Accidents
2 best practices in parking lots to avoid a car accident
Parking lots are an integral part of daily life. From shopping centers to office buildings, people rely on these spaces to safely park their vehicles while they go about their daily routines. However, parking lots can be hotspots for accidents if not managed and...
2 laws that you need to know if you are involved in a car crash
A car accident can turn your life upside down. One moment you are driving home after a long day’s work and the next, you are fighting for dear life on the way to the emergency room. If the car crash that resulted in your injuries and property damage was attributable...
Why you should get medical help after a car accident
If you are involved in a car accident, you should seek medical help even if you have minor injuries or don't have visible ones. Ignoring treatment may worsen injuries and negatively impact your claim against the other driver. Here is why you should get medical help...
Successful blue-collar workers have much to lose in a car crash
Every drive to work or trip to the grocery store slightly increases an individual's chance of experiencing a crash. The more time someone spends in a vehicle and the more miles that they travel overall, the greater the likelihood that they will eventually experience a...
Back and neck injuries are common after vehicular collisions
A car accident can leave you with a variety of injuries. One of these is an injury to the spine. Spinal injuries happen when the neck, mid-back or lower back areas are damaged during impact. Depending on the severity, these injuries can limit your mobility and impact...
Abdominal trauma can be severe, often posing complications
You may know that brain and spinal cord trauma are two of the most catastrophic injuries arising from motor vehicle accidents. Unfortunately, they are not the only injuries that may be severe enough to disrupt your entire way of life. Abdominal trauma, which can be...
Can you recover compensation if you share fault for a crash?
Shared fault means that the parties involved in an accident share some responsibility for the crash. It could be due to speeding, distracted driving or failure to yield. Usually, the level of fault assigned to each party determines their entitlement to compensation...
How can a car accident cause you to lose your vision?
Almost all of us know someone who has been affected by the aftermath of a car accident. Injuries are common, especially in more serious accidents and these vary drastically in seriousness. Cuts and bruises are commonplace, as is pain in muscles and shock. One...
4 warm-weather driving hazards
American are revving up for summer vacation in a big way. According to recent data, nearly 85% of folks in this country intend to travel this year – and many of them will be heading to their destinations in motor vehicles. While most people tend to think of winter as...