Bismarck State College Students Step Up to Address Trucker Shortage
The nationwide trucker shortage is causing concern for oil companies in North Dakota and the rest of the country. Oil companies and the trucking industry are trying different strategies to entice people to become truckers. One approach is to offer applicants trucking jobs with great pay and great benefits. Another strategy trucking companies are working…
Read MorePrevent Summertime Burns and Stay Safe with These Tips
Summer is quickly approaching and with everyone in quarantine during the summer last year, we expect a lot of people will be participating in group activities this year. While we, too, cannot wait for summer BBQs and pool parties, we know being cooped up can lead to overexcitement, especially for kids. This excitement can lead…
Read MoreSelf-Driving Cars and the (Non)Race to Regulation
Transportation has come a long way over the past decade. We are now on the verge of having fully self-driving cars on the roads. Whether or not we should have such vehicles, of course, is an entirely different matter. There are many dangers associated with self-driving cars and autonomous tech which could be reduced (if…
Read More5 Theories About Long COVID
Although it may seem that the worst of COVID-19 has finally come to an end, that may not actually be the case. Research has found that even though you may recover from coronavirus, there are still some lingering long-term effects in at least 10 percent of survivors. They are calling this condition “long COVID,” and…
Read MoreWhat the Oil & Gas Industry Should Learn from the Colonial Pipeline Hack
The Colonial pipeline caused quite a stir in recent weeks when it was hacked with no end in sight. Hundreds of people across the country rushed to fill up their gas tanks. Even in states that had not been affected, residents camped out at gas stations. North Dakota was not directly affected by the Colonial…
Read MorePreventing House Fires and Burn Injuries
Every year, thousands of people lose their homes and their lives from residential and house fires. Burning buildings can cause smoke inhalation, the release of toxic fumes, and severe burn injuries. Whether you experience a total or partial house fire, the experience can be absolutely terrifying and take a long time from which to emotionally…
Read MoreEconomic Loss as Part of a Personal Injury Claim
When you are injured in a wreck, your primary concern should always be getting the medical attention and treatment that you need. Waiting to get help can not only exacerbate any injuries you sustained, but it could hurt your claim for damages later. Damages – the losses you sustain because you are injured – are…
Read MoreFractured Ribs Are Serious Injuries for Motorcyclists
As spring weather starts blossoming here in North Dakota, it feels like a great time to get outside and start enjoying the scenery. Taking your motorcycle out for some spring rides is a good way to take advantage of our state’s beauty and socialize in a socially distant manner with your fellow riders. This is…
Read MoreDog Bites Are a Major Problem
Unlike other states, North Dakota does not have a specific dog bite law. Instead, it follows the precedents set in Sendelbach v. Grad, which allows a dog bite victim to seek damages if a dog owner is negligent, and that negligence results in the injuries. Sendelbach v. Grad addresses bites by dogs that are privately…
Read MoreDeadly Gravel Truck Collision Highlights Dangers of Rural Intersections
Truck and tractor-trailer crashes are not uncommon; they happen every day across the country. A recent accident in California, however, was so tragic and catastrophic that at least 13 lives were lost in a crash that involved only two vehicles – an SUV and a gravel truck. Although authorities are still trying to piece together…
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