Safe, Driverless Cars? We’re Not There Yet
New cars come with a lot of bells and whistles, and many of them are safety related: back-up cameras that beep, lane assist technology that pings, forward collision warnings that ding. All of this tech is pretty noisy, but it is supposed to keep drivers safe and prevent crashes. Do they actually work? No one…
Read MoreTransportation Incidents Named the Leading Cause of Worker Deaths in North Dakota
Ten years ago, the majority of worker fatalities in North Dakota were related to oil field work. As the number of active wells decreased, so did the number of oil field workers, which led to a decline in worker fatalities. Now, the leading cause of worker deaths is transportation. The Williston Herald, using data from…
Read MoreCan You Sue for Damages If You’re Bitten by a Police Dog?
If you look just about anywhere online, you can find some truly great pictures of police dogs playing with their families, or funny memes about K-9 dogs, like this one: What people often forget, however, is that K-9 dogs are considered officers of the law, even though they’re not human. They undergo training, work with…
Read MorePotential Drought May Increase Risk of Fires
Last year was the wettest on record for North Dakota. It wreaked havoc on the fields all over the state, and what didn’t drown, froze. Quite a few people offered up a prayer or two for 2020 to be a little better. They may have been a little too forceful in those prayers, though, because…
Read MoreWhat Is Telehealth, and How Does It Work?
Telehealth is a medical service grounded in technology that has been gaining in popularity. It allows patients to obtain pointed medical care by utilizing video chat rather than physically going to a doctor’s office. It can also be done by telephone consultations for those who don’t have access to the internet. It has been around…
Read MoreNorth Dakota Drivers Are Speeding More
Maybe it should have been predictable, but despite fewer cars being on the road due to stay at home orders, speeding tickets have increased significantly. Apparently, the open road has given more drivers a sense of freedom during a time when they feel stifled and a little out of control over their daily lives. Driving…
Read MoreThe CARES Act Can Help Protect Oil & Gas Workers
When the top industry in a state begins to feel the effects of an economy crippled by a pandemic, the ripple effect can be felt far and wide. If you live in North Dakota, you know the importance that the oil industry has across the state. It doesn’t just mean jobs for oil field workers;…
Read MoreInsurance Discounts Are Nice, but Insurers Should Be Doing More
With so many companies around the country trying to do their part to help everyone through tough times, auto insurance carriers have chosen to jump into the mix. They’re promoting a platform of easing financial strain by temporarily reducing insurance premiums through what amounts to a credit on your billing statement. Given how tough times…
Read MoreThe Number of Abandoned Gas and Oil Wells Is Increasing
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has encountered a problem similar to one North Dakota has been experiencing; orphaned gas and oil wells. More than 15 miles of oil fields in Pennsylvania’s Allegheny National Forest in Elk County have ceased operations. The company that owns the property, ARG Resources, shut operations down in 2019 without much fanfare.…
Read MoreLink Discovered between Brain Injuries and Endocrine Disorders in Children
A link between brain injuries and endocrine disorders in children has been discovered by a new study out of Arizona. The study was published in Frontier in Neurology and was conducted by a team from the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix. Data was acquired from the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, which is…
Read More