Category: Car Accidents

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How Quarantine Affects Your Commute

The stay at home order for Minnesota was issued by Governor Tim Walz on March 28th, introducing a mandatory quarantine for non-essential activities statewide. While this was in response to COVID-19, the quarantine itself produced some interesting statistics. With travel restricted, there were far fewer cars on the road throughout the summer. Nelson Personal Injury takes a look at what this reduced traffic and travel meant for Minnesota’s Car Accident rate, and how it affects commutes. 

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10 Habits Of Safe Drivers

10 Habits Of Safe Drivers

Car accidents can be financially and emotionally draining in your life. Between the stress of you or a loved one getting injured, filing a claim,

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A graphic from Nelson Personal Injury, LLC about the statistics of motor vehicle accidents in Minnesota in 2018: the majority of accidents involve passenger vehicles in 2018.

Accidents By Vehicle 2018

In 2018, Minnesota recorded 381 traffic fatalities, a 6% increase from 2017, according to a report by the Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety. While traffic

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A group of trick-or-treaters getting candy from a local neighbor.

Halloween Safety Tips

Halloween season is always accompanied by fanfare and activities like dressing up in costumes, pumpkin carving, trick-or-treating, and haunted houses. While having fun is the

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Car Crash in Construction Zones

Car Crash in Construction Zones

As the common expression goes, Minnesota has two seasons: winter and construction season. While construction helps repair potholes, creates more highway space, and offers drivers

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Driving Safely with Sunlight Glare

Driving Safely with Sunlight Glare

Summer is a wonderful season — warm weather, longer days, and all around more sunlight. Unfortunately, however, driving in direct sunlight can cause automobile accidents.

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