Misdiagnosis vs. Missed Diagnosis
The doctors who treat you for any illnesses or injuries have a duty to conduct a proper medical diagnosis. Generally, doctors need to discuss your symptoms. Certain symptoms may indicate a specific injury or illness. Doctors should take an oral history, which includes when you first started experiencing discomfort, and what may have started your…
Read MoreWho Pays for Rear-End Collisions?
Rear-end accidents can cause severe injuries and even fatalities—especially if the car in the rear is going too fast or is much bigger than the car in front. In many cases, the liability of the driver in the rear is clear. Most rear-end collision cases center on the amount of the damages. Our car accident…
Read MoreCan I Sue a Restaurant for Food Poisoning?
Yes. Restaurants have a duty to take reasonable steps to ensure that the food they serve is safe for consumption. This duty applies to fast food, hotel food, local diners, fine dining establishments, and all other restaurants. If you believe you suffered from food poisoning after dining at a restaurant, speak with an experienced personal…
Read MoreThe Rising Trend of Distracted Driving in Truck Accidents
You’ve probably seen it yourself: an 18-wheeler drifting in its lane, the driver glancing down at something in the cab, or maybe a rig stopping just a second too late. With smartphones in nearly every hand and trucking companies forcing truckers to maximize productivity, distracted driving among commercial truck drivers is becoming more common and…
Read MoreHow Much Does Insurance Go Up After an Accident?
North Dakotans are no strangers to car accidents. According to the North Dakota Safety Council, the state had over 10,400 vehicle accidents in 2023 (the most recent year of statistics), with 106 fatalities. That’s lower than the national average (114), but it means that, for many residents, dealing with an auto accident is more a…
Read More3 Reasons Rural Accidents Are More Dangerous
When you think of rural areas, chances are good that you picture open stretches of road with few (or no) other vehicles. People’s homes aren’t clustered together in subdivisions. There’s elbowroom and a sense of freedom. You might assume that driving in the countryside is safer than navigating busy city streets. After all, there’s less…
Read MoreWhat Are the Different Distracted Driving Laws for Truck Drivers?
Distracted driving is an epidemic. According to the National Safety Council, almost 3,300 people in the US died in distraction-related car accidents in 2023 alone (the most recent statistics published). And, unfortunately, North Dakota leads the country in distracted driving, with 1 in 39 drivers involved in deadly accidents reportedly using cell phones at the…
Read MoreWhat is a Runaway Truck?
Imagine you are driving west on Interstate 94 when a fully loaded eighteen‑wheeler crests the hill behind you, horn blaring, brakes smoking, gaining speed instead of slowing. In that moment, the machine is no longer a vehicle; it is a thirty-ton missile. When a truck turns into a missile A runaway truck is a commercial…
Read MoreNorth Dakota Truck Accident Investigations: What Happens After a Crash?
North Dakota’s highways rumble with eighteen‑wheelers hauling grain, crude, and construction gear. Most loads arrive without incident. Yet one careless moment can scatter metal across the roadway and turn a routine drive into a medical emergency. Knowing how to prove fault after a wreck helps you protect your future. What to do after a truck…
Read MoreIs Bracing for Impact in a Car Accident a Good Idea?
Your knuckles tighten around the wheel, eyes wide, heart pounding. Instinct screams, “Brace for impact!” You lock your elbows and stiffen your neck a split‑second before the crunch. That reflex feels smart, but physics disagrees. Depending on speed, posture, and the protection already built into your car, bracing for a car accident can turn a…
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