As someone who makes your living working in a Minnesota warehouse, you may have firsthand knowledge of the aches, pains and injuries that often come with a warehouse position. Factors like training and staff size impact injury risks. However, new research shows that...
Injuries
How should I prepare for snowmobile season?
Snowmobiles can be fun and functional, especially in harsh Minnesota winters. But they can also be dangerous. Before the season begins, it is a good idea for you to ensure you have all the latest safety information and advice. The Department of Natural Resources...
What happens if your foot is crushed at work?
When you work around heavy objects, machinery and equipment, it is likely you will end up dealing with more potential injuries of greater potential severity than the average person. This can include the possibility of crush injuries. In particular, crush injuries to...
How to recognize a dog bite-related infection
When a dog bites you or someone you care about in Minnesota, you may not notice signs of infection until sometime later. However, infections are a frequent result of dog bites. They often occur when bacteria inside the animal’s mouth makes it way into your body or...
What types of compensation can you seek after a car accident?
If you have experienced serious injuries because of a car accident, getting compensation may make your recovery more manageable. Injuries requiring extensive treatment may entitle you to a settlement or money judgment. Typically, claimants receive compensation from...
What do you know about keeping your child safe from dog bites?
You want your child to enjoy dogs, but you also know some dogs bite kids who do not know how to behave around them. How do you keep your son or daughter from becoming a dog-bite victim? The American Veterinary Medical Association offers tips for preventing dog bites...
Central Minnesota boy dies in ATV accident
Although most parents would probably never allow their teenagers to ride motorcycles by themselves, children commonly operate all-terrain vehicles without supervision. Unfortunately, allowing a child to drive an ATV could be even more dangerous, and result in a child...
How not to transport a snowmobile
In anticipation of snowmobiling season, outdoor sports enthusiasts may find themselves eagerly thinking about all the places they will take their snowmobile or ATV. Some unconventional transport methods make hooking up and transporting the snowmobile a breeze. ...
Avoiding drowsy driving
Many law-abiding, risk-averse drivers get behind the wheel unaware that their actions might be factually, if not legally, equivalent to driving drunk. Lack of sleep can affect the body in ways similar to drinking alcohol, increasing the likelihood of getting into an...
The Future Of Driving In Minnesota With Driverless Cars On The Road
Without a doubt, the roads in Central Minnesota have changed over the last few years. One of the biggest examples is the way people arrange rides through online services such as Uber and Lyft. These apps provide GPS navigation for people to see where their ride...
