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About 225 pedestrians die or suffer severe injuries in Minnesota each year. Pedestrian accidents where someone is hit by a car result in serious injuries and legal complexities. Understanding your legal rights and options is crucial to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve. Here’s a look at the steps to take after being hit… Read more »

Minnesota is one of the safest states for pedestrians, coming in at No. 10 with a fatality rate of .83 per 100,000 residents. But pedestrian accidents in our state claimed 46 lives in 2022. While that’s an 18% decline from 2021, that number remains too high. Both drivers and pedestrians must be aware of state… Read more »

No one should ever suffer severe injuries – or even worse – just by taking a walk. But that occurs much too often in Minnesota. An average of 225 people in our state are either badly hurt or killed in pedestrian accidents every year. People of all ages are at risk, including children walking to… Read more »

Pickup trucks have become an increasingly popular choice for drivers across the state of Minnesota due to their versatility, durability, and power. However, recent studies have shown that pickup trucks are even more dangerous to pedestrians than passenger cars. Pedestrian accidents involving pickup trucks can result in severe injuries or tragic fatalities. They can also… Read more »

Pedestrian accidents will typically result in the person on foot suffering a catastrophic injury. In many instances, this type of accident can lead to tragedy. A pedestrian can be at risk no matter where they’re taking a walk, whether it’s a school zone, a parking lot, or just taking a stroll in their neighborhood. But… Read more »

There are a lot of reasons why pedestrian accidents occur – and they continue to happen far too frequently. They can happen anywhere, and they can happen at any time. It’s easy to assume that drivers of vehicles cause most of these accidents, but there are some instances where pedestrians either play a role or… Read more »

Pedestrian accidents can be scary. Pedestrians aren’t offered the same protections as motor vehicle drivers. While motor vehicle drivers may be protected or inhibited by their vehicle when they collide with other motor vehicles, pedestrians don’t have any protection, not even a helmet. Without vital protection, pedestrians can incur horrible and life-changing injuries due to… Read more »

School safety is a priority, which is why school zones are protected areas. School zones are designed to be safe places for children and teenagers. This is because activity is higher in these areas in the morning when children are dropped off and in the afternoon when children are picked up from school. There are… Read more »