Posts by Larson Law
North 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…
Read MoreAttorney Mark Larson Achieves NBTA Recertification in Civil Law
Minot, ND: Mark V. Larson -The National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA) is pleased to announce that Mark V. Larson of Larson Law has successfully achieved recertification as a civil trial advocate. Mark V. Larson has been a NBTA member is good standing for 10 years. The NBTA was formed out of a strong conviction that…
Read MoreAttorney Mark V. Larson in Minot, ND among America’s Top 100 Attorneys
October 6, 2016 – Announcing the Lifetime Achievement selection of Mark V. Larson (Larson Law, Minot, ND) among America’s Top 100 Attorneys®. Lifetime Achievement selection to America’s Top 100 Attorneys® is by invitation only and is reserved to identify the nation’s most exceptional attorneys whose accomplishments and impact on the legal profession merit a Lifetime…
Read MoreMedical Malpractice Rampant in US – Third Leading Cause of Death
Negligence of Medical Providers Now Third Leading Cause of Death Despite swift advances in medical technology and processes, more and more patients find themselves facing an uphill battle to find quality medical care. A recent study conducted by the Institute of Medicine reveals startling data regarding medical malpractice cases. According to the study, medical malpractice…
Read MoreWhat 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…
Read MoreFederal Regulations for Truck Drivers
Saving Lives on North Dakota Highways Why Federal Regulations Keep Truck Drivers Safe on the Road As North Dakotans, we often take for granted the conveniences in our daily lives. Thanks to truck drivers we have fresh produce transported to local supermarkets and products delivered right to our doorstep. According to the American Trucking Association,…
Read MoreSigns of a Concussion
North Dakota concussion law protects youth athletes from traumatic brain injury How to spot the warning signs of a concussion The Journal of Athletic Training reported that in the United States an estimated 300,000 traumatic brain injuries happen due to sports activities. Concussions in contact sports such as football and soccer rank the highest out…
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