Since vehicles can do far more damage to pedestrians than pedestrians can do to vehicles, motorists must be prepared to stop for those on foot. This duty of care applies when turning at intersections, passing playgrounds and residential areas, driving through school zones, and traveling…
Although Minnesota follows a no-fault system when it comes to car insurance claims, there are scenarios in which injured parties may seek compensation from the at-fault motorist. But before they can recover a single dollar from the opposing party, they must be able to prove…
From salmonella and listeria to undeclared nuts and E. coli, there are countless issues that can make virtually any food item unsafe for human consumption. Despite strict regulations that aim to prevent contamination, hundreds of food recalls happen every single year. Unfortunately for many consumers,…
Unintentional injuries are a leading cause of death in the United States. In fact, they’re the number-one killer of people between ages 1 and 44 in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Although some fatal accidents are entirely unavoidable,…
In the state of Minnesota, both hotel guests and their visitors are considered entrants, which means they are entitled to the expectation of safety. If the owner or staff of a hotel fails to keep the premises in reasonably safe condition, anyone who is injured…
Commercial truck drivers have considerably more experience behind the wheel than the average motorist, but they’re certainly not immune to accidents. When tractor-trailers are involved in collisions, it is likely that severe property damage and devastating injuries will result. According to the Insurance Institute for…
Losing a loved one is always devastating, but it can be especially difficult to cope if the death was entirely preventable. If you lost a family member in an accident that occurred solely because of someone else’s intentional act or negligence, you may be entitled…
Motorcycles are not known for their crashworthiness. Unlike enclosed passenger vehicles, they have no “crumple zone,” making riders incredibly vulnerable in the force of impact. In fact, more than 5,000 people died in motorcycle accidents in 2016 alone. Riders who are fortunate enough to survive…
On average, the annual economic burden of motorcycle accidents costs the United States more than $10 billion. This figure includes both healthcare expenses and productivity losses resulting from serious injuries and deaths. At the individual level, getting into a motorcycle crash can cost tens of…
Trucking is a demanding job that requires intensive concentration for long stretches of time. Although it may not necessarily call for physical exertion, maneuvering through traffic for hours on end can be mentally draining. To reduce the number of fatigued truckers on the roads, the…