On behalf of Bowden Cyr, PLLC | May 21, 2020 | Car Accidents
There have been fewer cars on the road lately, which might seem like a good thing. Unfortunately, Minnesota police officers point out that less traffic has not really made the road any safer. In fact, the number of fatal car accidents is actually on the rise. Speeding...
On behalf of Bowden Cyr, PLLC | Apr 24, 2020 | Car Accidents
Car accidents can be deadly, but some Minnesota drivers still seem to feel as if the rules of the road do not apply to them. This is easy to see in the rate of fatal accidents. The number of deaths on the road recently shot up despite the decrease in traffic from the...
On behalf of Bowden Cyr, PLLC | Feb 26, 2020 | Car Accidents
No matter how safely a person drives, he or she cannot avoid reckless drivers. This means that even those who adhere to the speed limit, follow traffic signs and pay attention to the road can still get hurt. Here are just a few examples of serious injuries that are...
On behalf of Bowden Cyr, PLLC | Dec 23, 2019 | Car Accidents
Adaptive cruise control and other advanced safety features may make driving more dangerous for Minnesota residents and other Americans. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, these features may cause drivers to focus less on road conditions. This is...
On behalf of Bowden Cyr, PLLC | Oct 15, 2019 | Car Accidents
Many teens in Minnesota drink alcohol, not only hurting themselves but also putting others in danger. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 5.5% of teens report driving after consuming alcohol in any amount. Drunk driving is one of the most...
On behalf of Bowden Cyr, PLLC | Oct 3, 2019 | Car Accidents
Driving in the fall can be dangerous in Minnesota for several reasons. Children resume school during this season, which means drivers need to watch out for buses and heavier pedestrian traffic. The traffic will be particularly heavy during the morning and...
On behalf of Bowden Cyr, PLLC | Sep 3, 2019 | Car Accidents
People in Minnesota might be putting themselves in as much, or more, danger by driving while drowsy compared to getting behind the wheel when drunk. It has been difficult to establish the frequency of crashes related to drowsy driving because data often depends on...
On behalf of Bowden Cyr, PLLC | Aug 19, 2019 | Car Accidents
A motorist who has not slept for 24 hours is as impaired as one who has consumed five alcoholic drinks, yet an Automobile Association of America study suggests that about a third of them have chosen to get behind the wheel while dangerously tired at least once during...
On behalf of Bowden Cyr, PLLC | Jul 24, 2019 | Car Accidents
Research has found that women are more likely to be hurt in car accidents. One of the reasons for this may be because seat belts are not necessarily designed with a female body type in mind. Minnesota residents will likely be surprised to learn that crash test dummies...
On behalf of Bowden Cyr, PLLC | Jun 24, 2019 | Car Accidents
Modern motor vehicles are increasingly including technological features that are changing the nature of transportation. Semi-autonomous driving features continue to make their way into vehicles on Minnesota roadways, bringing many advantages but also raising some new...
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