Car Accidents

Minnesota Car Accident Report Factor Codes

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Eric Palmer

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety provides a standardized Motor Vehicle Accident Report form that is used by responding police officers and public officials. This form contains a variety of codes that provide a lot of supplemental information that is … Continue reading →

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Minnesota Law on Texting and Driving (Minn. Stat. 169.475)

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Eric Palmer
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Pursuant to Minnesota State Law (Minn. Stat. 169.475 (2008)), a driver cannot use a cellular phone to “compose, read, or send” an “electronic message.” The official definition of an “electronic message” includes, but is not limited to: e-mails; text messages; … Continue reading →

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The Dangers of Texting and Driving Featured on NBC’s Rock Center

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Eric Palmer

The dangers and repercussions of texting and driving were recently featured front and center on NBC’s Rock Center with Brian Williams.  The segment featured a variety of impactful stories of the car accident victims and their families. From the context of criminal … Continue reading →

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Child Seat Safety Reminders

Posted on September 20, 2012 by admin
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The United States Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are reminding parents of young children to check their car seats to make sure their children are adequately protected in the event of a car accident. … Continue reading →

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Minnesota Department of Public Safety Pushes Seat Belt Safety

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Eric Palmer

In the spring of 2009, the Minnesota legislature made not wearing a seat belt while operating a motor vehicle a “primary” offense.  This changed the law to allow State Patrol and local police to initiate a traffic stop if a … Continue reading →

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May is Youth Traffic Safety Month

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Eric Palmer

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the summer months between the Memorial Day and Labor Day holidays represent the deadliest time of year for teen drivers and their passengers.  Given the statistical increase in monthly deaths of teens, … Continue reading →

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How Do My Medical Bills Get Paid After a Car Accident?

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Eric Palmer

In Minnesota, individuals that are injured in a car accident typically have access to No-Fault Benefits through their own auto insurance company.  There are, however, a number of variables that can impact the appropriate source of No-Fault Benefits, so you … Continue reading →

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What Type of Medical Expenses are Covered by No-Fault Benefits?

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Eric Palmer

Minnesota No-Fault Benefits generally allow for the injured individual to decide what type of treatment they would like to seek after an accident, so long as the treatment is reasonable, necessary and for the treatment of accident-related injuries.  Minn. Stat. … Continue reading →

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Do I Need a Car Accident Lawyer?

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Eric Palmer

Schedule Your Free Consultation Today: 651-633-9367 or Contact An Attorney People frequently ask me whether they need to hire lawyer after they have been involved in a car accident.  If you were injured in the accident, the answer is a … Continue reading →

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Minnesota Seat Belt Law – Belt Up in the Back

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Eric Palmer

The Minnesota Seat Belt Law, as governed by Minn. Stat.  § 169.686, requires all drivers and passengers of motor vehicles, commercial vehicles, and other qualified vehicles to wear shoulder restraints and lap belts at all times during operation, setting aside … Continue reading →

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