“Orphaned” Oil Wells Put People at Risk
When you live in a community where a major industry thrives, you just expect that all precautions are taken to ensure the safety of the community. This includes protecting other businesses from any negative effects of the industry. When that doesn’t happen, it can cause irreversible and catastrophic damage. “Orphaned” oil wells – ones that…
Read MoreCooking Can Be Hazardous to Your Health
Kitchen accidents happen whether you’re a professional or a home cook. There’s a learning curve to using some equipment – especially in a commercial kitchen. But what can you do when one of your tools is the root cause of your injury? And what happens when the “tool” is a product found in almost every…
Read MoreAmazon Delivers More than Packages
Online shopping has become a favorite past time of many consumers. For those who are determined not to leave their homes to battle other shoppers and self-checkouts, it’s becoming a reality. You can have everything from groceries to medications delivered within a couple of days. It’s almost a dream come true, especially if you live…
Read MoreWho’s Liable in a Moving Truck Accident?
Moving trucks are large. If you’re renting a truck to move your own belongings, chances are you aren’t familiar with driving something five to six times the size of your everyday vehicle. There’s a learning curve to driving a larger truck and you likely won’t have it long enough to become comfortably skilled at driving…
Read MorePersonal Injury Protection and How to Use It after an Accident
Accidents can be costly, not only to repair vehicles, but to repair yourself. Personal injury protection (PIP) is a form of “no-fault” insurance that allows you to submit a claim under which to be reimbursed for certain injury-related car accident expenses. In North Dakota, this category of insurance coverage is mandatory under the law, and…
Read MoreThe Fox in Charge of the Henhouse: Learning a Lesson from Boeing
It takes a lot of engineering, planning, construction, and regulation by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to make airplanes safe enough to let off the ground. When the FAA allows the aircraft corporations to essentially regulate themselves – when you put the fox in charge of the henhouse – it is no surprise when things…
Read MoreCan I Make a Claim if I Am Hurt in a Crash I Caused?
When you’re hurt in a car accident, you need help no matter who is at fault. When you caused the accident, you can still seek medical attention and put a claim in through your own insurance for the damage to your car. North Dakota is a no-fault state. Your insurance policy will pay for the…
Read MoreJust How Dangerous Is Oil Field Work?
In 2018, a collaboration between the Center for Public Integrity, The Texas Tribune, The Associated Press, and Newsy profiled how catastrophic oil field injuries can be. The death rate among those who work in the drilling industry, in 2014, was almost five times that of all other industries combined. According to data from the US…
Read MoreDo You Really Have to Replace Your Seat Belts after a Car Accident?
Seatbelts help save lives by locking into place, and keeping the driver or passenger secure in their seats, in a collision. After a car accident, however, the mechanisms that control the seat belt may no longer work, which means you may have to replace them entirely. According to AS Technicians, “In a collision, the gas…
Read MoreLyft Finally Implementing Long Overdue Driver Safety Standards
The Washington Post reported recently that the rideshare company Lyft will now require that their drivers take a mandatory driver education course. Lyft will also provide a “notification system for potentially dangerous off-track rides.” The new education requirement is partly in response to concerns about rape and sexual assault by rideshare drivers. One lawsuit claims…
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