What 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…

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Your “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…

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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…

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Can 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…

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Potential 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…

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What 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…

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North 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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The 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;…

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