When sharing the road with other road users, the hope is that individuals are cautious enough that they inspire greater road safety around them. Unfortunately, road user behavior remains one of the leading causes of accidents. While external factors like weather or...
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Estimating the costs caused by career-ending crash injuries
Pursuing appropriate compensation for motor vehicle collision requires an understanding of the total costs incurred. Some expenses are relatively easy to estimate. People receive invoices from the professionals who repair their vehicles or have a clear sale price for...
What if a driver who causes a crash denies they are at fault?
Most people expect others to behave reasonably after a car crash. When the situation makes it clear that one driver was to blame because they ran a red light, swerved into oncoming traffic or otherwise made mistakes while driving, it is natural to expect that they...
Why seeing a doctor after a car crash is so important
There are many important steps to take after a car crash occurs. The parties involved need to contact local authorities to file a police report. They may need to arrange to have a tow truck move a damaged vehicle to a repair shop. It could take an hour or longer to...
How ignoring traffic signals can cause car accidents
Most drivers are likely aware that traffic signals are essential in regulating the flow of traffic. Thanks to these signals, there is a clear and concise system of communication between road users. Unfortunately, many drivers disregard these vital signals, either...
How big of a safety concern is distracted driving?
In the years since the introduction of smartphones, distracted driving has become an increasingly serious public safety concern. Drivers have always eaten at the wheel or gotten distracted by passengers, but now they have something else in their cars constantly...
How to get a vehicle ready for harsh Minnesota winter weather
The winter weather in Minnesota can be quite severe. Most people recognize that their risk of being involved in a significant car crash increases during times of inclement winter weather. As a result, most motorists make a point of adjusting their driving behavior to...
What does “modified comparative negligence” mean in a car crash?
Many vehicle collisions aren’t completely one driver’s fault. Even when only two cars are involved, the driver who’s predominantly to blame (or more likely, their insurance company) may try to make the case that the other one bears some responsibility. Determining the...
Signs of a serious brain injury after a car accident
Getting involved in a car accident is one of the most common ways for people to suffer traumatic brain injuries. However, they sometimes don’t fully grasp how serious these injuries are at the time. It’s always important to talk to medical professionals and get...
What’s a traumatic amputation in an auto accident?
One of the scariest and most devastating injuries that can happen in an auto accident is a traumatic amputation. This kind of amputation occurs when the limb is torn off the body. Sometimes, a traumatic amputation may still be partially attached or could involve bones...