Posts by Larson Law Firm P.C.
Tractor Trailer Crash in North Dakota Oil Patch
Authorities Identify Man Killed in Tractor Trailer Crash in North Dakota Oil Patch North Dakota’s oil fields are dangerous locations that are rife with accidents that cause serious injuries, and the state’s highways are just as dangerous for their often deadly tractor trailer accidents. An accident in May brought together the risks inherent in both,…
Read MoreProtecting Your Farm Property
In March, North Dakota became the fourteenth state to become a “constitutional carry” state with Governor Doug Burgum’s signing of legislation that allows the carrying of a hidden firearm without a permit. Law abiding adults age 18 and over will no longer be subject to background checks and classes, effective August 1, 2017. Separately, North…
Read MoreHead-On Crashes on Hwy 52 Show Dangers of Highway Driving
A recent head-on crash on Highway 52 near Drake is one many on that stretch of road, showing once again how dangerous highway driving can be, even when you are taking all the right precautions as a driver. The most recent head-on crash resulted in the death of a 31-year-old truck driver. The man was…
Read MoreMotorcycle Safety Awareness Month
Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month Motorcycle riding can be fun and liberating. But it also has risks. According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash data from 2014, motorcyclist fatalities occurred at a rate 27 times that of deaths in other vehicles. Motorcycle riders are also six times as likely to suffer injury in an…
Read MoreRecent Hunting Accident Highlights Risk and Need For Legal Counsel
Minot wrongful death lawyer can help families get compensation Many people who live in North Dakota enjoy hunting either for sport or for food. There is an abundance of wildlife in the state, and the vast natural landscape makes it an ideal place for hunting enthusiasts. Yet even in the hands of a responsible and…
Read MoreND Considers Expanding Distracted Driving Laws
ND Lawmakers Consider Bill that Expands Distracted Driving Law Bill sponsor says cell phones aren’t the only distractions behind the wheel We all know by now that talking on the phone or texting while driving is dangerous, even if we still do it and even if we don’t want to admit it. But some North…
Read MoreNORTH DAKOTA MEDICAL MARIJUANA RULES
Understanding North Dakota’s Medical Marijuana Laws Now that voters have approved the measure, what are the next steps? The use of medical marijuana is one of the most discussed and analyzed issues throughout the entire United States. This debate is certainly not a new subject. California has long been the leader of the medical marijuana…
Read MoreApril is Distracted Driving Month
Distracted Driving Awareness Month Reminds Us All to Drive Safer Talking on the phone and texting can lead to serious, even fatal, injuries The National Safety Council has designated April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and it is sharing information about the dangers of talking on the phone and texting while driving through a widespread…
Read MoreNORTH DAKOTA BILL WOULD PUNISH PROTESTERS THAT BLOCK ROADWAYS
North Dakota Bill Would Punish Protesters that Block Roadways Proposals to intensify penalties for disruptive protesters face stiff opposition from civil rights advocates Construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAP) has received extensive international media coverage during the past several months. With high-profile celebrities joining protesters, a near constant presence from news outlets such as…
Read MoreNorth Dakota Proposes Bill to Raise Speed Limit
North Dakota senator proposes bill to increase speed limit to 80 mph on interstate highways Higher speed limits reduce traffic citations and decrease fatal accidents In January 2017, North Dakota chairman of the Senate transportation committee, Lonnie Laffen, proposed a bill to increase the speed limit on multi-lane interstate highways. Senator Laffen’s bill only affects…
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