Umbrella insurance sounds comforting and can be a smart decision for many consumers. It normally works like this: You buy an umbrella insurance policy that broadens the coverage you get from basic policies. So, suppose you get into a car accident, and the bills...
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Report suggests Midwest drivers among the safest in the nation
There is no doubt that people in different regions of the country have different habits, routines and traditions. A recent report suggests people in the Midwest just might be the safest drivers on the nation's roadways.The data to back that up was collected over the...
Options for injured railroad workers
When Minnesota residents suffer an injury on the job, they can sometimes feel like their options are limited. While recovering from their injury, how will they pay their bills? For most employees in Minnesota and other states, the answer is a claim for workers'...
Most drivers say distracted driving is a problem
Many of our readers in Minneapolis know that car accidents are one of the leading causes of death in America. But, what are the most common causes of car accidents? Well, as most people would probably guess, distracted driving is high on the list. And, according to a...
How common are car accidents that are caused by drunk drivers?
Of all the car accidents that occur on the roadways in America, many people would probably expect that there are a wide variety of reasons for these crashes. In some, distracted driving is the cause, as more and more drivers are using their cellphones or other...
Types of damages available in a personal injury case
If you become injured due to someone else's negligence, Minnesota law allows you to file a lawsuit to recover several types of damages. While the particular process of your case may depend on the type of accident involved, the general principles remain the same....
Knowing what’s at stake in a Minnesota car accident
Car accidents happen every day in Minnesota, and while many are simple "fender-benders" others are much more serious. A serious car accident can leave victims with serious injuries, resulting in the need for extensive medical care, which can be quite costly. Each car...
The term ‘reasonableness’ and slip-and-fall accidents
Slip and fall accidents are very common in Minnesota, especially in the winter months. However, these types of accidents can occur year-round and, for the most part, the victims who are injured in slip and fall accidents may have an opportunity to attempt to recover...
Texting and driving may be behind increase in accident deaths
Minnesota residents may be interested to hear that for the last couple of decades, the statistics have shown that each year fewer people were being injured or killed in car crashes in the United States. It can be hard to know where to attribute credit for such...
Jogger loses his life after being struck by a car in St. Paul
While we've all seen advertising campaigns encouraging people against the use of cell phones while driving, and while the dangers of driving while intoxicated are also well-known, that does not stop drivers from engaging in these actions on an all-too-regular basis....