Potential for Radiation Exposure in the North Dakota Oil and Gas Industry
North Dakota has the second largest oil reserve in the country. The oil and gas fields boost the economy of the state and produce jobs for thousands of hard-working people, but oil and gas production can be dangerous, exposing workers to injuries and deaths. Oil production also generates large amounts of industrial waste requiring disposal,…
Read MoreHow Safe Are Lyft and Uber Rides?
Residents of North Dakota scheduling rides through Lyft and Uber expect safe, convenient transportation. Most of these rides end with the driver safely delivering the passenger to the requested destination, but Uber’s Second U.S. Safety report on “critical safety incidents” released in June 2022 again shows hundreds of passengers died in fatal traffic accidents and…
Read MoreFailure to Follow Ambulance Regulations Creates Delay
North Dakota is a big, beautiful state with plenty of space to enjoy. But when illness or sudden injury require hospitalization, covering the distance between the patient and a medical facility as quickly as possible becomes the primary objective. When residents need ambulance transportation to a hospital or to transfer between hospitals, they need to…
Read MoreFDA Warns Consumers: High Dose UVC Light Sanitizing Wands Cause Radiation Burns
Although UVC wavelength light has been used safely for disinfection for many years in medical settings, advertising and selling UVC light for home use became popular during the pandemic, and many people purchased the product. Unfortunately, since the UVC frequency used by many of the new wands is dangerously high, the wands can give users…
Read MoreWhat Is the “Safe Routes to School” Project?
In early June, Minot kicked off a new program intended to increase safety for school children. Mostly funded by the federal and state government, the “Safe Routes to School” project intends to add new structures like new concrete sidewalks, accessible pedestrian ramps, and curbs while the children enjoy their summer break. According to KFYR TV,…
Read MoreWhat Is Team Driving in the Trucking Industry?
One of the most physically demanding occupations in America is the trucking industry. Truckers spend nearly half of their days on highways, for at least 10 hours straight, according to federal regulations. The long hours on the road tend to add up, especially when the truck driver is alone. Imagine if there were two truck…
Read MoreThe Importance of Expert Witnesses to Your Truck Accident Case
When you’re injured in an accident with a large truck, the aftermath can be much worse than a wreck with another passenger vehicle. Everything is likely ramped up – the damage to your car, the severity of the accident, and the more life-threatening your injuries. Bringing your legal claim can be much more complicated as…
Read MoreObtaining a Copy of Your North Dakota Car Accident Report
Car accidents, in addition to causing injuries and trauma, cause an overwhelming amount of paperwork. It’s important to save and keep track of all these documents for your records and potential legal case. One of the most important documents you’ll need after your accident is the accident report created by the police officer who responds…
Read MoreWhat Are the Most Common Injuries to Fracking Workers?
There’s been a pretty big push lately to get oil wells back in production. That push means we’re likely to see an increase in fracking over the next few months, as the country cries out for oil and natural gas. North Dakota has a substantial fracking industry, primarily in the Bakken and Three Forks rock…
Read MoreWho Pays the Medical Bills After a Truck Accident?
A truck accident can wreak havoc on your life in many ways. The first and most important way is the burden it places on your health. If you are fortunate to survive a truck accident, you can suffer from serious injuries like broken or crushed bones, spinal cord injuries, burns, or traumatic amputations. The second…
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