A Fiery Semi and a Suspended License Leaves Us with Questions
North Dakota’s reliance on the trucking industry as a pivotal component of its transportation network makes compliance with federal trucking regulations increasingly critical. When trucking companies don’t follow the rules, people can be seriously hurt. A semi-truck caught fire on Interstate 29 near Christine after its driver-side front steer axle tire blew. The driver, Geral…
Read MoreFargo-Moorhead Metro COG Has Its Work Cut Out for It
When a city focuses on traffic safety, it helps prevent accidents and keeps people from getting injured. It also builds trust among the people living there, making the community stronger and more connected. Fargo-Moorhead Metro Council of Governments (FM Metro COG) seems invested in enhancing the safety of the streets and highways in the area…
Read MoreFreezing Weather Is Always a Risk in the Patch
We’re no strangers to cold weather in North Dakota. While some days this February have been practically balmy compared to years past (more like April than February), the forecast shows we still have a few cold weeks ahead. This kind of cold can wreak all sorts of havoc, and oil fields are no exception. Recently,…
Read MoreIt’s Been 22 Years Since the Minot Train Derailment, Yet Problems Still Abound
On January 18, 2024, Inforum published an article in “The Vault” section of their site, talking about the day a CP292-16 derailed on its way to St. Paul. The train had been carrying anhydrous ammonia in 15 tanks, and seven of those tanks sustained damage. Hundreds of thousands of gallons of ammonia were released. It’s…
Read MoreSeat Belts Can Cause Injuries, But You Still Need to Wear One
North Dakota law requires that a person wears a seat belt. Yet, seat belts can also cause some of the most serious injuries a person suffers during a car accident. Yes, they are uncomfortable and can be difficult to use, but you have to do so. After a car accident, it can be frustrating to…
Read MoreWho’s Liable If I’m Injured by a Swinging Trailer?
A swinging trailer incident occurs when the back end of a trailer begins to move side to side as the trailer is pulled down the road. As this happens, the trailer can cause damage to other vehicles, even leading to serious collisions that could cause injury to other drivers. There are various reasons why this…
Read MoreWhen Workers Are the Danger: Understanding Third-Party Lawsuits
As many areas of North Dakota see growth and development, there are often a lot of service providers working together to build, repair, and renovate. That increases the risk of an accident. If you are a worker on a job site and suffer an injury due to the actions or inactions of another party on…
Read MoreLoading and Unloading Trailers Can Pose Injury Risks to Truck Drivers
Loading and unloading trailers is a lot of hard work. When something is done improperly by anyone involved in the process, victims can suffer numerous injuries, including life-threatening complications. If you are hurt in a loading or unloading accident, and it was due to the actions or inactions of a third-party organization, our attorneys may…
Read MoreLarson Law Firm’s Year in Review: 2023
Last year was busy for Larson Law Firm. We’re proud to say we helped a lot of folks and secured some significant settlements on their behalf. All told, we obtained more than $3.7 million for people across North Dakota. One of the benefits of having served this community for 45 years is that our firm…
Read MoreCan You Sue a Bar If You Get Hurt in a Fight?
Going to a bar for a drink should never be a situation where you feel as though you are at risk of being hurt. Yet, bar fights are not uncommon, and when they occur, they can leave you with numerous injuries and damages. In this situation, you may find that the bar did not do…
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