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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Will you be driving a rental car for a time while your own car is being repaired after a serious crash or while you’re shopping for a new one because yours was totaled? Maybe this doesn’t apply to you, but you’re going to be renting a car during your upcoming summer...
Wearing a seatbelt is a crucial safety measure that can save lives and prevent severe injuries in the event of a car accident. In Minnesota, as in many other states, it is required by law for all occupants of a motor vehicle to wear seatbelts. The importance of...
A car accident can result in a range of injuries. While car accident-related injuries like bruises and minor cuts may not be life-threatening, others like internal organ injuries can be fatal. If a loved one succumbs to injuries following a car crash, you may be able...
Some drivers engage in aggressive behaviors, such as speeding, which endangers other road users. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), speeding killed 11,258 people in 2020. This shows that this behavior is dangerous, yet some...
No one ever wants to find themselves in a car accident. That goes without saying. At best, it’s an inconvenience. In the worst-case scenario, it can have catastrophic consequences. The last thing you want to find out is that the driver responsible has no insurance....