Why Neck Injuries Are Serious Injuries
People often jokingly refer to inconveniences or things that are somewhat irritating as being a “pain in the neck.” In truth, however, an actual “pain in the neck” can be quite serious and is no joking matter. Even a seemingly minor neck injury can cause severe pain, interfere with your everyday activities, and require costly…
Read MoreWhat’s the Real Reason for Our Truck Driver Shortage?
On a recent episode of his HBO show, “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver,” the host did a segment on the trucking industry and truck drivers. He talked about how reality shows about trucking have exploded in popularity over the last several years, making truck driving look like a dangerous but exciting career. However, all…
Read MoreThe Dangerous Work of Oilfield Roughnecks and Roustabouts
The thriving oil and gas industry in North Dakota offers a variety of employment opportunities for men and women throughout the state. With one of the largest oil reserves in the country, our oil workers provide a valuable service, but not without great risk of injury. These workers deserve the highest safety standards on the…
Read MoreWhat Is an Attractive Nuisance?
Being a homeowner allows you to do almost anything with your property that you desire (within reason, of course). If you want to have a back patio, swing set, a pet dog, a pool, or a trampoline – that is all within your right. However, as a home and property owner, you also have certain…
Read MoreWhat Are the Long-Term Needs of Brain Injury Patients?
Traumatic brain injuries are among some of the most catastrophic injuries a person can sustain in an accident. Trauma to the head and brain can cause an entire host of cognitive and physical difficulties, many that will last for the rest of the victim’s life. Depending on the severity of the brain injury, you or…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Truck Underride Accidents
North Dakota is home to a lot of commercial trucks, especially because of our thriving mining, quarry, and oil/gas extraction industries. With all of these construction, semi, and tanker trucks on the highways, accidents are bound to occur, and, occupants of passenger vehicles almost always take the brunt of the damage in these accidents due…
Read MoreThe Devastation of Wrong-Way Accidents
One of the most terrifying experiences you can have on the road is seeing headlights coming directly at you on a one-way road. Whether a wrong-way driver is lost, distracted, or driving under the influence, they can cause tragic and fatal head-on collisions – according to a study by AAA, hundreds each year. Learn more…
Read MoreEnsuring Your Children Are Safe on North Dakota School Buses
In September, schools in North Dakota opened up once again for in-person learning. That meant that thousands of children once again hopped on school buses to get to classes. These buses are significantly safer than walking or riding a bicycle to school. In the case of a traffic accident, a bus is safer than riding…
Read MoreSharing the Road with Snowplows: How to Stay Safe
When you live in North Dakota, you know that driving in the snow is a way of life. You also know that at some point, you will be sharing the road with snowplows. You likely even have a plow attachment of your own to dig out your property. But just because you are used to…
Read MoreNorth Dakota Is One of the Worst States for Distracted Driving
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 site used distracted driving fatalities data from the National Highway…
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