Ignition interlock devices reduce the number of repeat drunk drivers on the road and help to decrease DUI accidents, injuries and deaths. Although drivers face many dangers on a daily basis, drunk drivers are one of the deadliest forces on the road. In 2013,...
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Why Nighttime Motorists Face Increased Danger
Drivers should be extremely cautious, as more accidents occur at night than during the day. While some motorists avoid traveling at night, there are a number of people who must come home from work or run errands once the sun has set. Although headlights and...
Which Common Accidents Contribute To One Of The U.S.’s Most Dangerous Jobs?
Construction is one of America’s most dangerous industries. Certain mishaps make up the most common fatal accident types on the job. It is no secret that the construction industry is one of the most dangerous jobs in America. Each day, roofers, electricians,...
Wake Up Minnesota At Least While Driving
Drowsy driving kills or injures thousands of people every year. Recent studies have shown that many people routinely drive while drowsy. Often put on the back burner when compared to issues such as drunk driving and texting behind the wheel, drowsy driving is...
Study New Users Of Sleep Aids Have Increased Collision Risk
One study found that new users of sleeping pills may be at an increased risk of getting into a wreck, which may result in serious injuries or death. NBC News reports that sleep deprivation or sleep disorders affect anywhere from 50 to 70 million people across...
Study Minnesota Drivers Most Likely To Strike Cyclists With Front Of Car
A recent study found that vehicles involved in cyclist fatalities are most likely to strike the bike with the front of the car. In 2012, there were 4.5 percent fewer accidents involving bicycles in Minnesota than there were in 2011. According to the Minnesota...
Report FMCSA Implements Electronic Logbook Rule For Commercial Truckers
The FMCSA has issued a new rule mandating that commercial trucks must use electronic logbooks to help reduce the number of fatigue-related crashes. According to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, there were more than 5,000 trucking accidents across the...
Regions Hospital In Minnesota To Test New Brain Injury Treatment
It's not hard to find information on the deadly impact that traumatic brain injuries are having on Minnesota residents. From sports injuries to car accidents, concussions and other head trauma can wreak havoc on the injured and their families. Head injuries are...
Pedestrians And Distracted Driving In Minnesota
In 2014, 361 people died in auto accidents in Minnesota, 15 of which were pedestrians. In 2015, there were 411 people killed, of which 39 were pedestrians. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is putting a lot of attention on distracted driving lately....
New Treatments Available To Help Those With Spinal Cord Injuries
Several new studies indicate that researchers are making progress in helping those with spinal cord injuries. For many years, doctors and researchers have hoped to develop a treatment that will allow those who have suffered serious spinal cord injuries to...