Posts by Bradshaw & Bryant, PLLC
How to Talk to Elderly Parents About Driving
According to a Carnegie Mellon University study, the fatality rate for drivers 85 and over is four times higher than it is for teenagers, who are usually pegged as our most reckless drivers. In most of those cases in this motor vehicle accident study, the elderly driver told police that he or she confused the…
Read More6 Ways to Avoid Road Rage
Road Rage is defined in Webster’s dictionary as: a motorist’s uncontrolled anger that is usually provoked by another motorist’s irritating act and is expressed in aggressive or violent behavior. Here are 6 ways to avoid the sometimes deadly consequences of road rage. 1. Don’t Make Eye Contact Studies show that many road rage incidents occur when…
Read MoreSummer Road Trips and Accidents in Minnesota
Summer is the time of the year that most people and families look forward to, and why not? Everybody plans a vacation and there is just so much to do and so much fun to be had. Unfortunately, in the midst of all the excitement, the concern for safety on the road often takes a…
Read MoreTaking Care of the Little Ones
As years have gone by, car seat technology has changed and so has knowledge of exactly what can happen to children’s bodies in an accident. Unlike decades ago, children are remaining in car seats well-past their toddler years. But, the latest statistics from the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) shows there are 10’s of thousands of…
Read MoreMay is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
Motorcyclists have all the same rights and privileges as any motor vehicle driver on the roadway. During Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in May – and during the rest of the year – drivers of all other vehicles and all road users are reminded to safely “share the road” with motorcyclists, and to be extra alert to help…
Read MoreWhat to Do if You Are in a Motor Vehicle Accident
Over six million car accidents occur each year in the United States. Fortunately, most of them involve only property damage – damage to the vehicle as opposed to the occupants. But one in three accidents involve personal injury to the driver or passengers and out of that number, two out of every ten accidents lead…
Read MoreNo Joke: Distracted Driving Can Be Deadly
April is nationally recognized as Distracted Driving Awareness Month. This past week, the Minnesota State Patrol announced that they will be focusing on preventing distracted driving in April, which will include extra enforcement to reduce distracted driving. Distracted driving is a leading crash factor, and the Minnesota State Patrol is urging motorists to pay attention…
Read More6 Defensive Driving Practices to Avoid a Motor Vehicle Crash
What is defensive driving? It is a set of driving skills that allows you to defend yourself against possible collisions caused by bad drivers, drunk drivers, and poor weather. If you look ahead and keep your eyes moving, you will spot potential hazards more easily. Once you have identified a potential hazard and decided what…
Read MoreDriving Rural Minnesota Roads
If you think that most motor vehicle accidents are attributed to rush hour congestion in the downtowns of Minneapolis and St. Paul, think again! Rural country roads are far more dangerous accounting for nearly 70% of all on-road fatalities in Minnesota each year according the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. In fact, a comparison of…
Read MoreWinter Driving Basics
After the first snow fall of the year, it always takes Minnesotans a bit of time to brush off (literally) and remember those familiar winter driving skills long forgotten in the glimmer of the summer sun. Here is a winter driving basics refresher in case you need one! First thing is first. Make you sure…
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