If 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.…
Read MoreBakken Oil Train Derailments Cause Explosions, Injuries and Death
July 6th marks six years since the oil train disaster struck Lac-Mégantic, Quebec killing 47 people and destroying much of the small Canadian village. According to the Desmog blog, a Montreal, Manie & Atlantic (MMA) train, which was full of crude oil from the Bakken oil fields, was parked on a track siding in Nantes,…
Read MoreHow Do Contingency and Lawyers’ Fees Work?
After you have been injured in a car accident, you’re going to have a lot of bills: medical expenses, property damage costs, and all of your regular day-to-day bills. These can seem insurmountable, and if you are out of work for a while, it can start to feel like you’re playing catch-up in a game…
Read MoreKeeping Workers Safe from the Heat in the Patch
Workers in oilfields are at risk of heat exposure from the sun and from the equipment they use. In the summer, the risks naturally increase. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) warns employers about the hazards of working in outdoor and indoor environments where the heat could pose a problem. Oil and gas industry…
Read MoreWhat if the Police Report is Wrong about My Accident?
Police reports are highly beneficial to victims of motor vehicle crashes. They serve as an authoritative description of the accident scene. These reports document the parties involved, eyewitness testimony of the event, and information about injuries and property damage. As someone involved in a car crash in North Dakota, it is important to obtain a…
Read More4 Common Signs and Symptoms Victims of TBI Experience after a Head Injury
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can impose long-term effects and severely degrade your quality of life in North Dakota. Sadly, too many people experience TBIs that go undiagnosed, and as a result they fail to receive proper care and treatment. Below we have listed four of the most prevalent signs and symptoms TBI victims experience…
Read MoreWater Tanker Truck Crash a Stark Reminder of the Danger of Big Rig Rollovers
Logan Schrupp, who is employed in the oilfields, was traveling home to get some sleep after completing his 12 hour overnight shift when he witnessed a man in the street standing and flagging him down. When Schrupp also noticed the crashed semi-truck laying upside down on the street near the man, he pulled over and…
Read MoreNew “One Basin, One Way” Program Designed to Reduce Oil Field Accidents
Over the last several years, the state of North Dakota has seen an acceleration in oil and gas extraction activities. The boom has occurred particularly in the Bakken oil fields area. This thriving industry has also seen a market increase in oil field related accidents at the same time. In 2017, there were seven fatalities…
Read MoreWhat Kinds of Car Insurance Do I Need?
North Dakota, like the rest of the country, requires all licensed drivers to hold a minimum level of auto insurance. If you drive without the state’s minimum insurance coverage and are involved in an accident or are stopped by a police officer, you will be issued a ticket and could wind up having your driver’s…
Read MoreOSHA’s Plans for Handling Violations in Oil and Gas Extraction
The oil fields of North Dakota are filled with workers of all experience levels. There are some who have just entered the profession looking to make this a career, and others who are “lifers” in the oil industry closing in on retirement. No matter how long you’ve been working in oil and gas, you know…
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