Slip and Fall Accidents at Work: Workers’ Rights and Compensation for Lost Wages
Slip and fall accidents are common and can lead to injuries that may prevent someone from being able to work. Sometimes, the falls also happen at work, and leave a person unable to provide for themselves and their families. In the case of workplace accidents, lost wages and other compensation may be partially covered through…
Read MoreWhiplash: Causes, Symptoms, and Your Legal Options
Although it might not sound like it, whiplash can be a serious injury that results in medical debt, lost wages, and long-term pain and suffering. Fortunately, depending on how you sustained a whiplash injury, compensation may be possible. Note that North Dakota follows a no-fault auto insurance system, which means that some compensation may initially…
Read MoreHow Does a Slip and Fall Case Work?
Slip and fall cases involve a person falling and sustaining injuries because of a hazardous condition. For example, imagine someone is walking down a grocery store aisle and slips on a puddle of water. As a result of this fall, the person breaks two ribs and sprains their back. In this case, that individual may…
Read MoreAccomplished Slip and Fall Attorneys
At Larson Law Injury & Accident Lawyers, we’ve been fighting for slip and fall accident victims since 1979. We understand the unique challenges involved in handling slip and fall accident claims, including who is liable, if your accident was preventable, and the amount of damages you should receive. We’re tied to our local communities and…
Read MoreMisdiagnosis 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…
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