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…
Read MoreWhat 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…
Read MoreWhat 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreLack 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…
Read MoreSpinal Cord Injuries: Pinched Nerves, Degenerative Discs and Chronic Pain
A spinal cord injury will change your life in an instant, even if you are not paralyzed. There are other serious back and spinal cord injuries you can sustain in a car crash, at work, or after falling, including pinched nerves, degenerative discs and chronic pain. All three of these spinal cord injuries can force…
Read MoreTruck 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…
Read MoreStill 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.…
Read MoreHelp 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…
Read MoreIf You and a Truck Collide while Merging, Who Is Liable?
You may have experienced a “near miss” when two drivers who are parallel to one another on the road decide to merge at the same time. The driver in the right lane decides to merge into the center lane at the precise moment that the driver in the left lane tries to do the same.…
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