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....
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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...
New Technology Could Mitigate Harm Caused By Brain Injuries
On behalf of Paul Peterson Portable device may be able to prevent mild injuries from becoming severe One of the most dangerous and difficult to recognize injuries are those that involve the brain. According to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, for example, the...
Minnesota Drivers Watch Out For Children Walking To And From School
Students who walk to and from school are at risk of pedestrian accidents. Drivers should be cautious and follow rules to avoid hitting children. Now that fall has arrived and school has started, drivers in Minnesota and across the country will need to be aware...
Ice And Snow Make Minnesota Roadways Deadly During Winter
Winter driving can be hazardous in Minnesota. Winter can be a magical time in our state. Dangling icicles give trees and rooftops a sleek sheen. A fresh coat of snow makes everything look crisp and white. Snowmobilers, skiers and ice fishermen take advantage of...
How To Spot A Brain Injury
Brain injuries have been the subject of a great deal of research and media attention in recent years, and it is becoming increasingly clear that even a seemingly minor head injury can have significant consequences that may linger for years. In order to make...
Forgotten Sponges Pose A Serious Threat To Surgical Patients
Ever since the practice of medical surgery began, patients have run the risk of having foreign objects inadvertently left behind inside their bodies after an operation. In the worst cases, this type of surgical error can lead to excruciating pain, permanent...
Facts Concerning Motorcycle Helmets
Even though Minnesota does not have a universal helmet law, motorcyclists who wear them may prevent a life-threatening head injury. Those living in Minnesota who choose to ride motorcycles know that they are more exposed than drivers of automobiles. It is...
Dramatic Rise In Motorcycle Accidents Leads To Deadly Roads
Fatal traffic accidents are growing in Minnesota, in part fueled by a dramatic increase in motorcycle fatalities. The number of people who have been killed on Minnesota's roads and highways is up significantly this year, according to MPR News. Like other states...
Distracted Driving Causing A Rising Number Of Accidents In Minnesota
Distracted driving has become a leading cause of deadly and injurious accidents in Minnesota, and it may be growing into an even more prevalent problem. In 2013, distracted driving claimed the lives of 3,154 people and injured about 424,000 people throughout...