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…
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 MoreLifting of HOS Regulations for Truckers during COVID-19
In an effort to keep essential supplies like food, medical equipment, and medicine moving across the country during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has lifted the hours-of-service (HOS) rules for truck drivers on a temporary basis. This is the first time since the HOS law went into effect in 1938…
Read MoreHealthcare Workers Not Immune to Salary, Benefits, and Hours Cuts During Pandemic
In what has come as a surprise to many, the healthcare industry has not been immune to COVID-19 and we’re not talking about healthcare workers suffering from the virus. Healthcare workers across North Dakota and the rest of the country have seen their salaries, benefits, and hours cut during the pandemic as hospitals try to…
Read MoreFailure to Diagnose Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting men. However, if caught and treated early, this type of cancer also has a high survival rate and is considered a reasonably curable disease. But when a doctor misdiagnoses or fails to diagnose prostate cancer, lack of proper treatment can turn a treatable cancer into…
Read MoreHow Do I Prove A Truck Accident Wasn’t My Fault?
Being involved in an accident with a truck is serious business. Injuries from trucking accidents (not to mention vehicle damage) tend to be severe and sometimes catastrophic. Victims of crashes that weren’t their fault deserve ample compensation for their injuries and losses. However, trucking companies have a lot of legal and financial resources behind them,…
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