Spinal 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.…
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…
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