Motorcycles are a common sight on the roads in Minnesota. In general, cars and motorcycles will share the road safely and both will keep a close eye on one another. Still, given the vulnerability of motorcyclists, it is not unusual for there to be serious injury and...
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Campaign focuses on texting and driving and other distractions
Despite repeated warnings, endless statistics and anecdotal evidence as to the dangers of being a distracted driver, some people in Minnesota and throughout the nation still cannot resist the temptation to look at their devices when behind the wheel. There are a...
Statistics: 2017 Minnesota auto accident fatalities pass 200
It is important for states to keep track of the number of motor vehicle accidents there are in any given year as well as the number of people who suffer serious injury and fatality. In Minnesota, the Office of Traffic Safety keeps a record of these statistics. At the...
Railroad regulations will not include testing for sleep apnea
Trains are prevalent in Minnesota both as a method of carting goods and for passengers to get back and forth within the state and outside the state. There is an inherent level of trust that passengers have with its operators and the companies that employ them that...
Legal assistance with underinsured/uninsured motorist accidents
In Minnesota, there is an expectation on the part of drivers who share the road that everyone will have the necessary insurance coverage in the event of a car accident. However, this is not always the case. There are various aspects of the law when it comes to...
Bus-car collision kills one and critically injures another
People who ride public transportation in Minnesota are generally doing so because they want to save money, believe that it is a more efficient way to travel, and often view it as safe. However, any vehicle on the road can get into car accidents at any time. In a...
How can FELA help with railroad worker injuries?
Railroads were once the prevailing way to get from one destination to another in the United States. With that came a lot of work for people who were building, operating and maintaining these railroads. The industry might not be as prominent in today's world, but it...
Railroad employee injured in Minnesota train-SUV crash
Minnesotans who work in the railroad industry might be under the impression that despite the inherent dangers of their job with large vehicles, heavy equipment and other factors, they will not have to worry about being in a car accident should be aware that accidents...
SUV crash seriously injuries 2 women
In Minneapolis and throughout the state of Minnesota, an auto accident can happen in locations where they are least expected. It is when these car accidents happen in places other than the road that people can suffer serious injury and fatalities. People who are...
Teen drivers and the summer months raise risk for car accidents
Researchers consider the summer months the deadliest on the road for the entire year and this is a significant concern for Minnesota drivers. Part of that is due to the inevitable increase in the number of teens who are behind the wheel once school is out. The summer...