Posts by Larson Law
Worker Safety Dangerously Decreasing at the Bakken Formation
It hardly gets more unsettling than the lead sentence from a recent report about our North Dakota oil fields: “North Dakota is the most dangerous state in the country for oil field workers.” The North Dakota’s oil worker fatality rate is 75 deaths per 100,000 workers – nearly three times the national rate. Bakken Oil Workers Taking Risks…
Read MoreDangers of Fracking for Bakken Oil Leads to Injured Oil Field Workers
New York Times Investigates Bakken Oil Field Accidents Lax regulation and the inherent danger of oil production are leaving North Dakota workers at risk of oil field injuries from blowouts and other accidents in the booming Bakken oil formation, a lengthy New York Times investigation indicates. The New York Times piece, “The Downside of the…
Read MoreNorth Dakota Car Accidents Injuries Result In Collision
North Dakota residents are involved in their fair share of auto accidents every year. Unfortunately, many of these car accidents result in serious injuries or worse. Recently, the North Dakota Highway Patrol reported a collision that left two men in need of medical care. The crash occurred close to Cooperstown near the end of September.…
Read MoreSeeking Compensation for Car Accidents
Auto accidents can range in severity from minor fender benders to those with fatal consequences. Car accidents that result in serious injury or death are, unfortunately, fairly common in North Dakota, and those negatively affected may wonder what rights they have to seek compensation for car accidents. Those who believe negligence by another person was…
Read MoreNorth Dakota Construction Jobs Can Lead to Injuries
Construction workers across the United States face some dangerous working conditions on a daily basis. This is also true for those who choose North Dakota construction jobs as their line of work. Work related injuries happen quite frequently and those affected may not be sure what to do after the fact. In order to reduce construction…
Read MoreNorth Dakota Semi Truck Driver Killed in Collision
Accidents involving tractor trailers can have tragic results, for both the semi operator and any occupants in the other vehicle. Recently in North Dakota, a semi truck driver was killed and a woman was injured in a terrible accident on a local highway. Car accidents like this one certainly bring attention to the dangers truck…
Read MoreNorth Dakota Motorcycle Accident Leads To Injuries
An elderly couple was injured recently in a North Dakota Motorcycle accident with a SUV. Car accidents like this are, unfortunately, are all too common and are actually a growing concern for many motorcycle riders — especially while the weather is still nice. These accidents are known to cause serious to fatal injuries to bikers…
Read MoreBakken Oil Related Injuries/Deaths Leads to Increase of Osha
The oil boom in North Dakota has been considered by many as a great thing for the local economy. It has brought jobs and significant income to the state. Unfortunately, with the positives of something new also comes the negatives. The number of work related injuries and deaths had been increasing and the majority of…
Read MoreHelp Identify Hit and Run Driver of Semi in North Dakota
How do North Dakota law enforcement agents identify drivers involved in hit and run car accidents? In a particular case from a recent accident, they are requesting help from the public as they track down the hit and run driver of a truck who caused a fatality. In similar types of car accidents, police could…
Read MoreCar vs Semi Truck Accidents Lead to Tragic Outcomes in North Dakota
It is sad but often true that in a car vs semi truck accident, the car just doesn’t stand much of a chance. These big rigs are just that, big, and can do a whole lot of damage with very little effort. Sadly, auto accidents with these tractor trailers are a pretty common occurrence and…
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