Posts by Mark V. Larson
Long-Term Effects of Severe Burn Injuries
Burns are serious injuries, especially when they affect several layers of the skin and underlying tissues. Although many people who experience minor to moderate burn injuries go on to make a complete recovery in a few days or weeks, a severe burn can affect someone for months, years, or the rest of their life. The…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Severity of “Caught in or Between Objects” Accidents
North Dakota is home to many oil field employees, construction workers, and farmers – people who contribute to the strength and infrastructure of our country. Even though their job duties vary across industries, one thing all these workers have in common are the risks they take on the job. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration…
Read MoreWhen Car Accident Injuries Are Delayed
With many car accidents, injuries are obvious. Ambulances are dispatched, victims are taken to hospitals, injuries are treated. Patients go home with stitches for their cuts and lacerations, casts for broken bones, or treatment plans for concussions. However, for other people involved in car crashes, they may feel fine at the scene of the accident,…
Read MoreHow Dangerous Is Winter Driving in ND? Depends Who You Ask
The snow is officially here. If you grew up in North Dakota, we know that you know what it’s like to drive in snow, ice, and sleet; it comes with the territory (literally). But we saw an article recently that said we’re one of the worst states in the nation for winter driving, and truth…
Read MoreDiesel Prices Are Rising – What Does This Mean for the Trucking Industry?
A spate of news articles have been discussing the rising cost of diesel fuel and its potential effect on the trucking industry. With all the changes and upheaval in this industry over the past few years, yet another issue could have profound consequences for everyone on our nation’s roads and highways, including North Dakota. Per…
Read MoreHow Can Minot Truckers Stay Safe When Making Emergency Roadside Stops?
Most drivers understand that stopping a vehicle on the side of a highway is extremely dangerous because of other fast-moving traffic. Anyone having to pull over on a highway due to a flat tire or overheated engine knows the unsettling feeling of vehicles speeding past and the difficulty of exiting a vehicle and waiting for…
Read MoreMore Drivers on the Road Equals More Car Accidents
The pandemic meant more people stayed home and were not on the road. Fewer cars and less traffic meant fewer accidents. However, now everyone is returning to work and school, and more cars are on the road than ever before. Quarantine has driven everyone a little stir-crazy; therefore, more residents and tourists are on North…
Read MoreNorth Dakota Makes the “Deadly Dozen” for Truck Accidents
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) publishes a yearly report outlining the most dangerous states for truck accidents. For 2020, truck fatalities were over 5,600, and injuries topped 146,000 nationwide, demonstrating the dangers of truck accidents. Their current report lists the deadliest dozen states for truck accidents, and North Dakota has made the list.…
Read MoreIs Halloween Really More Dangerous for Pedestrians?
Halloween is full of a lot of fun activities. There are haunted houses, costumes, scary movies, and decorations. More people are walking on the streets and riding bikes than on any other day of the year, and unfortunately, drivers do not always adjust their driving to account for the increase in pedestrian traffic. Sadly, the…
Read MoreNorth Dakota Set to Vote on Legalizing Recreational Marijuana
North Dakota’s been working on its marijuana-related laws for a few years. In 2016, voters overwhelmingly approved Measure 5, which legalized the use of medical marijuana, and tried a ballot for recreational weed a couple years later. That one failed for being a bit too wide-reaching, and a 2021 effort to legalize marijuana legislatively passed…
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