Common Causes of Bicycle Accidents
When a bicycle crash involving a motor vehicle occurs, most people think that it would be the fault of the bicyclist. In reality, it is more often the fault of the motor vehicle driver. Bicycle accidents can cause severe injuries to the cyclist since they don’t have any protection from the vehicle. Bicycle accidents can… Read more »
How Much is My Motorcycle Accident Claim Worth?
If you’re injured by another driver in a motorcycle accident, you may be eligible to receive compensation for your damages. Getting into a motorcycle accident can be scary and stressful. You shouldn’t have to worry about your medical debt and lost wages while you’re recovering from an injury that you weren’t responsible for. If you… Read more »
Why Some Car Accident Injury Claims go to Trial
F0r victims injured in a car accident, compensation for their injuries can be reached through settlement or by trial. Each year, there are approximately six million car accidents in the United States. Of course, many of these are minor, causing little to no injury. About three million out of the total six million accidents left… Read more »
Minnesota Winter Truck Accidents
Truck accidents in any kind of weather can be incredibly severe. Catastrophic injuries can occur because of truck accidents, including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, severe broken bones and fractures, as well as death. In winter, truck accidents can be even more likely, as the roads aren’t always well maintained. In 2018, 4,862 large… Read more »
Coup/Contrecoup Traumatic Brain Injury
Coup-Contrecoup Injuries are a type of brain injury resulting from strikes to the head Traumatic brain injuries can happen because of various types of accidents. In 2014, there were 2.87 million hospital and emergency room visits because of a traumatic brain injury. Traumatic brain injuries are caused by a forceful strike to the head and… Read more »
Winter Driving Tips for Minnesotans
Minnesotans know that safe driving during the winter is all about knowing how to maneuver on the road. Each year, 1,300 people are killed because of winter-related accidents in the United States. Another 116,800 people are injured due to weather conditions. We know that driving in the winter can be scary. But by being prepared… Read more »
December Deadly Motor Vehicle Accidents
December is already a stressful month. With the holidays, family events, and harsh weather, it can be harder to stay safe. With all these extra stressors, the last thing you need is an accident on your hands. Dealing with medical bills and a lawsuit won’t exactly lessen the holiday stress you’re already feeling. However, if… Read more »
Dog Breeds That Bite and Injure Most Often
Dog bites can cause a variety of injuries ranging from cuts and minor nerve damage to amputation. Dog bites may not seem like a common occurrence. But in reality, dog bites occur more frequently than you may think and by a variety of different dog breeds. 4.5 million dog bites occur in the United States… Read more »
Car Accidents on the Rise During Winter
Driving in the snow in the winter can be incredibly dangerous, accounting for an average of 1,300 deaths each year, as well as 116,000 injuries because of weather conditions. Winter car accidents can cause critical injuries, such as traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, back injuries, and wrongful death. After a car accident injury, you… Read more »
Child Bicycle Accidents
Children’s Bicycle Accident Statistics Bicycle accidents among children are incredibly common for a variety of reasons. Children often ride their bikes around their own neighborhoods, however as they grow up they’re often allowed to branch out further, exploring nearby neighborhoods or even venturing into town. Children may not be equipped with the rules of the… Read more »