Driver Safety Archives - Schmidt & Salita Law Team

November 10, 2025

Is Road Rage Illegal in Minnesota?

In Minnesota, no statute specifically uses the term road rage, yet the behaviors typically associated with it are far from harmless...

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November 7, 2025

Car Accidents, Driver Safety

Is Brake Checking Illegal in Minnesota?

When a driver slams on their brakes for no good reason, it's not only annoying, but it's also aggressive driving and dangerous. Min...

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What is The Proper Following Distance Behind a Motorcyclist?

January 15, 2025

Driver Safety, Motorcycle Accidents

What is The Proper Following Distance Behind a Motorcyclist?

Key Takeaways Drivers should keep a 3 to 4 second distance behind motorcyclists. Motorcycles can stop faster than other veh...

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December 12, 2024

Car Accidents, Driver Safety

Top 10 Reasons to Wear a Seat Belt

Wearing a seat belt is vital because it saves lives and prevents you from being ejected during a crash. It protects your brain by d...

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October 11, 2024

ATV Accidents, Driver Safety

What is an ATV Accident?

Key Takeaways ATV accidents include rollovers, collisions, or riders falling off. Speeding and paved roads increase ATV acc...

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Who Can Be in the Car with a Permit Driver in MN?

September 20, 2024

Car Accidents, Driver Safety

Who Can Be in the Car with a Permit Driver in MN?

Key Takeaways Permit drivers need a licensed adult age 21 or older beside them. Minnesota requires 50 supervised driving ho...

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November 28, 2021

Driver Safety

BEST MINNEAPOLIS ACCIDENT LAWYERS: DRIVING DURING WINTER

Minneapolis Accident Lawyers know that winter driving conditions cause more accidents with more serious injuries and deaths. The...

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August 9, 2021

Driver Safety

Minnesota Speed Limits Explained

The Minnetonka Car Accident Lawyers at the Schmidt Salita Law Team know that speed kills in motor vehicle collisions. According to ...

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June 28, 2021

Driver Safety

MINNEAPOLIS CAR ACCIDENT LAWYERS: THE EFFICACY OF AIRBAGS

THE EFFICACY OF AIRBAGS From left to right: Attorneys Stephanie Schommer, Dean Salita, Doug Schmidt, Mary Beth Boyce, an...

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June 10, 2021

Brain Injuries, Car Accidents, Driver Safety

CAR ACCIDENTS CAUSE WHIPLASH INJURIES: MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL CAR ACCIDENT ATTORNEYS

[caption id="attachment_14507" align="aligncenter" width="624"] From left to right: Attorneys Stephanie Schommer, Dean Salita, Doug...

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April 26, 2021

Driver Safety

MINNEAPOLIS CAR ACCIDENT LAWYERS – DANGERS OF DRIVING IN RAIN.

[caption id="attachment_14507" align="aligncenter" width="498"] From left to right: Attorneys Stephanie Schommer, Dean Salita, Doug...

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August 10, 2020

Car Accidents, Driver Safety

MINNEAPOLIS DISTRACTED DRIVING LAWYERS- STATE TROOPERS INCREASE EFFORT TO STOP TEXTING WHILE DRIVING

Minnesota Distracted Driving Lawyers. Crackdown on texting while driving catches more repeat offenders in Minnesota. Rece...

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July 22, 2020

Driver Safety

MINNESOTA PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER – STAYING SAFE WHILE DRIVING IN THE SUMMER

THE MINNESOTA CAR ACCIDENT INJURY LAWYERS AT SCHMIDT AND SALITA LAW TEAM WANT TO ENSURE YOUR SAFETY THIS SUMMER. Tips to Stay...

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July 22, 2020

Driver Safety, Motorcycle Accidents

BE SAFE AND SEEN ON YOUR MOTORCYCLE

THE MINNESOTA CAR ACCIDENT INJURY LAWYERS AT SCHMIDT AND SALITA LAW TEAM DIRECT YOUR ATTENTION TO THE ISSUE OF MOTORCYCLE VISIBILIT...

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July 12, 2020

Car Accidents, Driver Safety

MINNEAPOLIS INJURY LAWYER- REAR END CAR ACCIDENT COLLISION CASES

REAR END COLLISION CAR ACCIDENT LAWYER MINNEAPOLIS MN- DRIVING TIPS- AVOID REAR-ENDER CAR COLLISIONS MINNEAPOLIS INJURY LAWYER...

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