Archive for December 2016
What is a Traumatic Brain Injury?
Falls and motor vehicle accidents are leading causes of traumatic brain injuries How a TBI permanently impacts the lives of accident victims in North Dakota According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), an estimated 1.7 million people sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI) each year. As a result, 275,000 people are hospitalized and over…
Read MoreNorth Dakota Construction Zone Accident Results in Deaths
Construction Zone Accident Results in Tragic Death for North Dakota Father and Two Children Why motorists need to drive with caution and obey traffic laws in work zones On August 23, 2016, a father and his two children were killed in a construction zone accident on Highway 5 in Crosby, located in northwest North Dakota.…
Read MoreOSHA Investigates High Oil Worker Death Rates
OSHA Investigates High Oil Worker Death Rates North Dakota oil workers die every six weeks in dangerous Bakken oil fields While North Dakota reaps the financial benefits from the Bakken oil fields, oil workers and their families pay a high price, including wrongful deaths that are caused by on-the-job accidents. Due to the high fatality…
Read MoreFarm Vehicle Accidents Reduced by Increased Lighting
Study Shows Increased Lighting on Farm Equipment Can Reduce Vehicle Accidents by More Than 50 Percent North Dakota is one of nine Midwest states included in national study to analyze safety standards for farm vehicles In North Dakota, farm vehicle collisions are common on roadways, especially during the height of sugar beet season. Because of…
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