Posts by Mark V. Larson
What Kinds of Car Insurance Do I Need?
North Dakota, like the rest of the country, requires all licensed drivers to hold a minimum level of auto insurance. If you drive without the state’s minimum insurance coverage and are involved in an accident or are stopped by a police officer, you will be issued a ticket and could wind up having your driver’s…
Read MoreOSHA’s Plans for Handling Violations in Oil and Gas Extraction
The oil fields of North Dakota are filled with workers of all experience levels. There are some who have just entered the profession looking to make this a career, and others who are “lifers” in the oil industry closing in on retirement. No matter how long you’ve been working in oil and gas, you know…
Read MoreDo I Have to Go to Trial?
A large portion of cases, especially personal injury cases, are eventually settled outside of a courtroom. There is always the possibility that your case will wind up going to trial, but settling out of court is always an option. Over the years, we have met many clients who would prefer to avoid the “fuss” of…
Read MoreCommon Injuries to North Dakota Farmers
The agriculture industry in North Dakota is worth $10.9 billion annually, with the livestock industry making one of the largest impacts every year. There are more than 29,900 total farms operating in the state with 50 farmers’ markets. Agriculture is the backbone of the state, but it can be a dangerous one in which to…
Read MoreWhy Are Truck Accident Rates Rising?
All across the country, truck accidents are on the rise. We rely on tractor-trailers to deliver the goods and products we need to live and work, and as the economy improves there are more trucks on the road than ever. However, this uptick in commerce may come at a cost – increased injuries and fatalities…
Read MoreHidden FDA Reports Expose Thousands of Defective Medical Devices
Many physicians rely on publicly available databases and reports to assess the safety of the instruments and devices they use on patients during surgeries and procedures. However, a recently published article shows that the US Food and Drug Administration has been hiding a significant number of adverse events and malfunction reports. An article from the…
Read MoreFord Explorer Owners Allege Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
One of the most popular midsize SUVs in the country, the Ford Explorer is making headlines – but not for the best of reasons. A recently published report shows that thousands of Explorer owners have complained to Ford of carbon monoxide exposure and poisoning from their vehicles. A March 20th article from Bloomberg found that…
Read MoreWhat Are the Duties and Hazards of an Oilfield Pumper?
There was a longform article in a recent issue of The New Yorker, which profiled the life and work of Rachael Van Horn, a female oilfield pumper in Oklahoma. This article offers a day in the life perspective of the work of a pumper, and more specifically, the difficulties pumpers face – especially when they…
Read MoreAn “Emotional Support” Animal Mauls a Little Girl at an Airport
In December 2017, a young girl was attacked by an emotional support animal (ESA) at the Portland International Airport. The family of the young girl has filed a $1.1 million lawsuit against the pit bull dog’s owner, the airport, and Alaska Airlines accusing them of negligence in allowing the dog to walk through the airport…
Read MoreVeterans Exposed to Burn Pits May Finally Get the Support They Need
Burn pits, which were used to burn garbage and other waste during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, have been a feature of military life since 2001. A story in the New York Times reports on how Congress plans to help those veterans who were exposed to the toxic fumes spewing from these open burn…
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