Vaping Illnesses Appear to Be on the Rise

E-cigarettes and vape pens have been linked to exploding batteries for the last couple of years, but it hasn’t appeared to make them less popular. In fact, it seems like every day you see a new person puffing away on an e-cig, convinced that it is somehow safer and healthier than traditional tobacco products. The…

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What Injured Truck Drivers in North Dakota Should Know

When we talk about truck accidents, we usually discuss the remedies available for other drivers or individuals who have been hurt. Larson Law doesn’t just represent injured occupants in passenger vehicles, however; we also work with injured truck drivers, who often end up unable to continue working as a result of those injuries. Today, we…

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What Should I Do After a Truck Accident?

Having the misfortune to be involved in a roadway accident with a large commercial truck can bring much devastation, physically and otherwise. Commercial trucks, due to their size and weight, can inflict catastrophic damage in many cases. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), in 2017, 4,889 large trucks and buses were involved…

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The Most Common Causes of Burn Injuries in the Home

The American Burn Association has published statistics that indicate some 486,000 people in the U.S. obtained emergency medical help for burn injuries between 2011 and 2015. A large majority of burns treated in burn injury centers – 73% – occur at home, with 8% occurring on-the-job. People of all ages fall victim to burn injuries…

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Lack of Seat Belt Use Is a Serious Problem in North Dakota

Seat belt usage is a serious problem in North Dakota, so much so that lawmakers in the state Senate attempted to change the law earlier this year. The proposed change, allowing police officers to initiate a traffic stop when they spotted drivers not wearing seat belts, was approved by the Senate by a vote of…

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Truck Destroys Historic North Dakota Bridge

In what could have been a horrific tragedy, an overweight tractor trailer destroyed an historic bridge near Northwood towards the end of July. The wood and iron bridge, which spanned the Goose River, collapsed into the water, leaving the truck hanging over the water. The driver escaped with no injuries, but this could have been…

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Still No Known Cause of Oilfield Wastewater Spills in North Dakota

Two pipeline spills that occurred in the middle of July 2019 are still under investigation by the North Dakota State Health Department. The spills leaked oilfield wastewater into a Missouri River tributary and pastureland. Cleanup was still occurring at the two different sites of the leaks, where produced water wound up leaking from the pipes.…

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Help for Injured Family Motor Coach Association Members Visiting Minot for the Annual Convention and Expo

The Family Motor Coach Association’s (FMCA) 100th International Convention & RV Expo will be held from August 14th through August 17th this year. The “Minot Magic” convention is expected to draw thousands of members and non-members alike. This year’s convention will be held at the North Dakota State Fairgrounds to accommodate all of the vendors…

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