Imagine living – and driving – in a state that ranks in the top 10 nationwide among the worst states for distracted driving. That should be easy as a North Dakotan, as the state ranked seventh on the 2021 list from the website “WhistleOut.com.” The [...]
Drunk driving has been a deadly problem on America’s roads for decades. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), approximately 28 people die in drunk-driving accidents each day in the United States. North Dakota’s roads are no exception. In fact, drinking and driving [...]
Personal injury lawyers use different methods to determine how an accident happened, and who is responsible. These methods include investigating the scene of the accident, speaking with police, and taking photographs and videos of the accident site and car damage. Other methods may include working [...]
There are many precautions drivers need to take when bad weather rolls into town, and we all know them well: turn the headlights on, go slow, pull over when necessary. Yet there is one type of particularly dangerous weather phenomenon that most people believe they [...]
Oil storage tanks are used during different stages of oil production. They can hold crude or refined product, and can be pressurized or not. The one thing all tanks have in common is that, if defective or left unmaintained, they can pose a serious risk [...]
One hundred people in North Dakota died in vehicle accidents in 2020. That number will likely be exceeded in 2021. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, there are already 90 North Dakota deaths due to vehicle crashes in 2021 as of October 23. What’s [...]
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can change your life or the life of someone you love in an instant. TBIs can occur in just about any situation, but most often happen in accidents (motor vehicle, boating, construction, work) or as a result of contact to [...]
If you get a bit anxious when encountering a commercial truck on the highway, you are not alone. Trucks and 18-wheelers have a whole lot more vehicle to deal with when navigating the roads, including their massive size and weight. A big rig’s limitations, like [...]
Following a car crash, the typical first course of action is submitting a claim to your insurance company for reimbursement. After all, that’s why we have insurance – to pay for injuries and property damage stemming from an accident. When a claim is denied, insurance [...]
Millions of vehicles from a variety of manufacturers are currently under recall for risk of catching fire, which can cause property damage and tragic loss of life. The most newsworthy recalls of late are electric vehicles, specifically some Tesla, Chevy, and Hyundai car models. Between [...]
