As the winter months continue to bring chilly weather to nearly every part of the country, it is important to understand winter road safety. Though many aspects of road safety can suffer during cold weather, icy road conditions contribute to the bulk of them. Thus, it...
Car Accidents
Minnesota may see most traffic deaths since 2007
Traffic fatalities are rising across Minnesota. If the trends seen through late October of 2021 continue through the rest of the year, they may hit their highest number since 2007. Many Minnesota traffic fatalities have similar characteristics in common. So,...
Can children get head injuries in car accidents?
Any member of your family may sustain a head injury in a car accident. When a young child incurs a concussion, it may be more difficult for you to identify this injury. The Mayo Clinic says that the impact of the collision may cause the brain to knock against the...
3 catastrophic ear injuries you may sustain in a car accident
Despite major advancements in vehicle safety in recent years, car accidents remain a leading cause of injury in Minnesota and across the country. In fact, every year, more than 4.4 million individuals seek medical treatment for the injuries they suffer in motor...
Consider the direct and indirect costs of your SCI
Whether because of a car accident on the highway or a bad spill off an ATV, spinal cord injuries incur immediate, long-term and unseen costs alike. No one expects to suffer paralysis, but knowing what comes after may help in the aftermath. According to the National...
Encouraging safe driving from your teenager
Learning to drive can make your teenager feel invincible and leave you feeling uncertain and anxious. To ease your nerves, you may consider facilitating the development of safe driving practices. When your teenager observes your behavior behind the wheel, he or she...
Can a car crash change your personality?
As a victim of a crash, you likely experience effects in the aftermath. Some you may expect, while others may take you by surprise. For example, many people expect physical aches and pains. Not many anticipate potential personality changes. But how does a car crash...
Minnesota sees jump in drunk driving deaths
Minnesota residents should know that driving when impaired by alcohol or drugs is not only illegal, but also extremely dangerous. Sadly, too many people seem not to care about their safety or the safety of others as the state continues to struggle with deaths caused...
4 must-dos for safe holiday driving
You may not realize it, but safe driving becomes especially difficult during the holiday season. With the combination of limited daylight hours, driving to unfamiliar locations and navigating on wintery roadways, motorists have a hard time. Here are four ways you...
New technology brings improved safety features to trucks
Everyone knows that the occupants of passenger cars and other small vehicles are vulnerable to severe injury in a crash with a big rig. Researchers find that adding advanced safety features to large trucks have the potential to prevent thousands of truck-related...
