Fractured 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…
Read MoreThe Vehicle Most Likely to Be in a Fatal Crash Is a Ford F-Series Pickup
You can be the safest driver in the country, take every precaution, and still find yourself at the business end of a car wreck when you cross paths with a reckless driver. But the type of vehicle you drive can make a difference in whether you walk away from a collision with minor or severe…
Read MoreBroken Bones Linked to Mortality Risk for Up to Ten Years
Although researchers have long been aware of the risk of mortality and hip fractures in older people, a recent study links the risk of mortality to fractures in other parts of the body. This study is of note as it shows that broken bones in older adults can heighten their mortality risk for five to…
Read MoreWhat You Should Know About Oil Tanker Truck Accidents
Tanker trucks are large commercial vehicles designed to move bulk quantities of oil, gas, or other liquid petroleum products. Instead of the regular tractor-trailer behind the cab of the truck, tankers are typically cylindrical-shaped and sometimes pressurized or insulated – depending on what type of cargo they are carrying. Because tankers tend to transport hazardous…
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Driving Semis in High Wind
It’s not enough just knowing the basic rules of the road when you drive a big rig. These trucks carry tens of thousands of pounds and that weight can affect how a tractor trailer moves, even causing it to whip around like a boomerang under the right circumstances. Weather can be one of those unpredictable…
Read MoreWorking Near Oil Derricks During Storms Can Prove Deadly
If you work in the North Dakota oil fields, then you know the risks you take each and every time you head out to work. Working around large, powerful equipment requires a level of skill and attentiveness, even in the best of weather. The equipment isn’t the only thing you have to remain aware of…
Read MoreCurbing the Uptick of Dog Bites to Children During COVID
Anyone who has ever been around a dog, especially if you grew up with one, knows they tend to bring out the best in people. There is just something about their nature that makes you want to be near them. Maybe it’s the unconditional love and loyal companionship or maybe it’s their quirky personalities, but…
Read MoreTesla, TikTok, and Teenagers Are a Bad Mix
No matter how hard parents try to keep their kids safe, teenagers like to push boundaries. It’s always been that way and is highly unlikely to ever change. The job of a parent is also to encourage their kids to try new things and reach for their dreams. Unfortunately, when that dream involves risking life…
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