Why Did the Insurance Company Deny My Car Accident Claim?
Following a car crash, the typical first course of action is submitting a claim to your insurance company for reimbursement. After all, that’s why we have insurance – to pay for injuries and property damage stemming from an accident. When a claim is denied, insurance investigators and companies expect you to give up and walk…
Read MoreDo Electric Cars Catch Fire More Than Gas-Powered Vehicles?
Millions of vehicles from a variety of manufacturers are currently under recall for risk of catching fire, which can cause property damage and tragic loss of life. The most newsworthy recalls of late are electric vehicles, specifically some Tesla, Chevy, and Hyundai car models. Between past recalls, ongoing recalls, and future recalls sure to come,…
Read MoreThe Dangers of a Labor Shortage Are Far Reaching
As more and more “Help Wanted” signs appear on windows and doors of businesses across the country, the workers who continue to show up each day face increased dangers. A labor shortage has a ripple effect on the employment sector. It can be felt throughout every industry from top to bottom, but some shortages place…
Read MoreMilk Crate Challenge Banned by TikTok Due to Danger of Serious Injury
The popular social media platform TikTok has banned users from posting videos of the dangerous “milk crate challenge.” If you haven’t seen these videos yet, the basic premise of the challenge is to stack milk crates as high as you can and then climb to the top. Once at the top, you attempt to walk…
Read MoreChevy’s Bolt Recall Reminds Us How Dangerous Car Fires Can Be
Over the past decade or so, there has been a shift by American drivers toward electric vehicles. The Chevy Bolt is one of the more popular models: it is not terribly expensive (and it is eligible for a federal tax credit), it gets good mileage, and it is produced by an American car company that…
Read MoreSugar Beet Season Can Lead to Increased Risk of Injury
For North Dakota natives, it’s almost that time of year. September kicks off not only the fall season but the sugar beet harvest. Although the sugar beet season is financially beneficial for thousands of farmers across North Dakota, it is also one of the most hectic times of the year. With the farmers working for…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Overly Bright Headlights at Night
Driving at night is more dangerous than driving during the day. That is not an opinion; it is a fact. The National Safety Council reports that 50 percent of traffic fatalities occur after dark. What makes that statistic even more concerning is that for all the time Americans spend on the road, only one quarter…
Read MoreHead’s Up: Snell Changes Rating System for Motorcycle Helmets
There’s nothing quite like hopping on a motorcycle and hitting the open road – so long as you don’t actually HIT the road. If you do, and if you want to survive a motorcycle crash, you had better be wearing the right helmet. But selecting a helmet that will protect your head – and everything…
Read MoreSemi-Automated Vehicles Are Supposed to Enhance Safety, But Do They?
From Tesla to Mercedes-Benz, major automobile brands are working feverishly to develop and implement new advanced levels of semi-automated vehicle technology. Proponents of this technology tout the safety of self-driving cars, where the vehicle’s computer all but eliminates the driver error that so often causes or contributes to motor vehicle accidents. But are semi-automated or…
Read MoreMcKenzie County Oil Well Fire a Reminder of Dangers Oil Field Workers Face on the Job
A recent North Dakota oil well fire that burned for 16 days before being extinguished brought to mind the danger that oil workers operate around on a daily basis. Thankfully no one was injured in the McKenzie County fire, which began at one well on July 22 before spreading to two additional wells located on…
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