Is It Better to Settle a Personal Injury Claim Instead of Going to Trial?
One of the questions we hear often is, “Should I settle my case, or do I have to go to court?” Television and movies focus on dramatic courtroom settings, but most of the time cases are settled out of court. And for good reason, too. There are a lot of benefits to settling a case,…
Read MoreWhat Happens if I Am Hurt by a Drunk Driver?
Drunk driving cases are complicated in several respects starting with the concern that there will likely be a criminal case and a civil case. Normally, the drunk driver will be charged with the crime of driving under the influence. When there’s a drunk driving accident, the police typically need to focus on proving the driver…
Read MoreWhy Your Children Should Take Classes before Using Their Recreational Vehicles
The warm weather is a fun time for kids across North Dakota to enjoy riding around on ATVs, or taking their jet skis out. These recreational vehicles offer a lot of joy, but they also have safety risks. Riders of all ages can suffer serious injuries such as brain injuries, spinal cord damage, and broken…
Read MoreYour “Good Neighbor” Is a Nosey Neighbor, Too
If you are like 70% of Americans, you use social media. Depending on your age, you probably use Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and/or Instagram every day, or maybe you dabble in a little YouTube, LinkedIn, or Pinterest. Whatever platforms you use, by now you know that data breaches happen and that your privacy isn’t always as…
Read MoreSafe, 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…
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