Workers’ Compensation vs. Personal Injury Claims in Oil Field Accidents
Oil field work is challenging, risky, and demanding. Oil field workers face extreme weather conditions, dangerous machinery, and the potential for devastating accidents. If you’ve been injured in an oil field accident, you might be wondering about your legal options. Should you file a workers’ compensation claim, pursue a personal injury lawsuit, or both? It’s…
Read MoreTop Safety Tips for Truck Drivers: Preventing Accidents on North Dakota Roads
Our Minot truck accident lawyers understand how devastating truck accidents can be for drivers, passengers, and their families. North Dakota’s road conditions and extreme weather can add extra challenges for truck drivers working their way through our highways and rural roads. By following some essential safety practices, truck drivers can significantly reduce the risk of…
Read MoreThe Challenges of Personal Injury Cases Involving Multiple Defendants
Personal injury cases involving multiple defendants can be especially complicated. Each defendant will have their own legal team, insurance company, and litigation strategy – all of which can create obstacles for anyone seeking compensation for their injuries. What types of cases usually involve multiple defendants? These types of cases typically arise in accidents where more…
Read MoreHow North Dakota’s Highway System Contributes to Truck Accidents
North Dakota’s highway system supports long-haul truckers who move food, building materials, and all sorts of other goods throughout the US. However, not all highways and infrastructure is meant to withstand the weight and speed of large trucks. This issue is especially problematic in rural areas. As a result, truck drivers and everyone they share…
Read MoreHow North Dakota’s Rural Roadways Affect Personal Injury Cases
North Dakota has beautiful landscapes and miles of open roads. However, this also comes with significant risks. Whether you’re driving on a quiet country lane or a long stretch of highway surrounded by fields, rural areas can result in more severe accidents and complex claims. Unlike busy urban areas with stoplights, crosswalks, and multiple lanes…
Read MoreCommon Dangers in the Agricultural Industry
North Dakota has a strong agricultural industry, which plays an important role in feeding the nation. However, this work comes with a lot of risks. The hazards inherent to farming can lead to serious injuries – and, in some cases – wrongful death. And yet, agricultural workers are often excluded from workers’ compensation programs. Even…
Read MoreFiling a Claim for Food Poisoning in North Dakota
Restaurants, hotels, grocery stores, and any other businesses involved in creating and delivering food may be responsible if you become ill from consuming their products. These businesses have a duty to understand the different types of organisms that can make consumers sick – and to take proactive steps to protect against food-borne illness. If you…
Read MoreHelpful Tips for Drivers Visiting North Dakota This Winter
North Dakota starts to get cold in November, and the cold and snow can last until early spring. Winter weather brings blizzards, freezing temperatures, and heavy winds. The Arctic chills can cause trees to fall, electric power to fail, frostbite, and other serious conditions that make driving your car particularly dangerous. Car accidents in North…
Read MoreWhat are Vehicle Liability Insurance Company Step-Downs?
Some insurance companies try to limit the amount they must pay when a vehicle accident happens. One way to limit insurance coverage when a driver causes an accident is through a “step-down” clause or provision. Generally, car owners in North Dakota must have specific minimum insurance requirements for bodily injury to one or victims and…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Defective Household Appliances
Sometimes, the products we use around the house are unsafe because manufacturers put their profit ahead of our safety. At Larson Law Injury & Accident Lawyers, we hold manufacturers accountable for defective products that you use in the kitchen, living room, bedroom, patio, or any other part of the house. Our product liability lawyers work…
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