Rochester Personal Injury Law Blog

There is no disputing that motorcycles are more dangerous than cars. If you drive a motorcycle, there are a few things you should keep in mind:

• National Bike to Work Week, which was scheduled for May 13-19 this year
• National Bike to Work Day, which was scheduled for May 17
• National Bike to School Day, which was scheduled for May 8

The League of American Bicyclists, which sponsors these events, also identifies states and communities across the country that are “bicycle friendly” and looks for opportunities for improvement. How does Rochester compare?

Every Minnesota auto insurance policy includes mandatory Personal Injury Protection (also called "PIP" or "no-fault") coverage. The basic coverage is $20,000 for medical expenses and $20,000 for economic loss, including wage loss.

When the no-fault law was adopted in the 1970s, $20,000 of medical coverage was enough for nearly all injuries. Today, we sometimes see that amount completely exhausted before our client is even home from the emergency room.

Driving Minnesota’s roadways can prove dangerous because of inclement weather conditions, wildlife, and other related hazards. Road construction also poses a serious threat to motorists and construction workers alike. As communities continue to expand geographically as well as in population, drivers will have to be mindful of road construction on state roadways. Because these work zones are such common sites for car crashes, it is important you recognize where the risks lie.

Just how dangerous is it to drive through road construction zones? The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration released the following statistics.