MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. According to Outside Magazine, more carbon fiber bike riders are suffering injuries when their bikes collapse beneath them. Carbon fiber bikes are lightweight and inexpensive, but they may not be as durable as bike owners may believe. In fact, there have been reports of individuals suffering serious injuries, including spinal cord injuries, whenRead More
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Duck Boat Company Sued for $100 Million
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. The duck boat accident that killed 17 people in Missouri reached national headlines and broke hearts. Now, CNN reports that a $100 million wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against the duck boat company. After the duck boat accident took place, there were many questions in the media about how the accident couldRead More
High Blood Pressure and Autism—Could Car Accidents Be Linked to Autism?
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. Scientific American recently reported on a study that links the development of autism with maternal high blood pressure or diabetes. Women who have diabetes are at the greatest risk of giving birth to a child with autism. Yet diabetes was not the only condition that the researchers found linked to autism. Women whoRead More
When Calling 911 Fails
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. Should a hotel or inn be held responsible when a person isn’t able to dial 911 in an emergency? While most phones allow you to dial 911 easily, some hotel or inn phones require users to dial an extra zero, nine, or one to access an outside line. Many of these systems don’tRead More
Obesity and Traumatic Brain Injury: A Deadly Combination
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. If you’ve been in a car accident and have suffered a traumatic brain injury and are also overweight, recent studies have shown that you could be at a greater risk of chronic disease. According to Psych Central, new studies reveal that patients who suffer traumatic brain injury who are also obese may needRead More
Could Your Sleep Apnea Put You at Risk of a Car Crash?
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. Do you snore so loudly at night that your partner has trouble sleeping beside you? If so, you may have a potentially serious condition known as sleep apnea. According to the New York Times, sleep apnea is a condition that can arrest a person’s breathing during the night. Individuals who have sleep apneaRead More
Will the iPhone’s Latest Update Make Us Safer on the Road?
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. In the event of a traffic crash or emergency, every second counts. For years, our phones have been able to use GPS to track precisely where we are in the world. Now, that capability will be used to help locate you in the event of an emergency. According to Wired, the next iPhoneRead More
Are Your Kids Water Safe for This Summer?
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. As temperatures warm, many families will make their way to the beach or pool. However, the beach, pool, and lake each bring their own safety risks for children and families. Are your kids water safe?
Minority Drivers More Likely to Be Pulled Over. Does This Impact Personal Injury Justice?
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. According to the Pioneer Press, reports indicate that police were more likely to stop, search, and ticket black drivers than white drivers. Black drivers were involved in 33 percent of police stops though they only make up 13 percent of all drivers. White drivers, on the other hand are only involved in 43%Read More
Back Pain After a Car Accident? Signs You Should See a Doctor
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota. It is quite common for individuals to experience back pain after a car accident. Yet, how do you know if it is something more serious, or just a muscle pull that will go away on its own? How do you know if it’s serious enough to consider going to court for car accidentRead More