Who’s Responsible if You’re Hurt on Someone Else’s Property?
North Dakota requires that owners of almost every type of property owe a duty of care to the people who visit their property. The duty requires that the property owner inspect the property and fix known defects, so visitors aren’t injured. Owners can also be found liable if they should have reasonably known of a…
Read MoreProduct Liability Claims for Defective Hunting Equipment
Hunting season has begun, and hunters have a right to expect that the tools and equipment they use will work as intended. That includes not only your guns, bows or traps, but your tree stands, your blinds, and your radios, too. If one of your tools fails, you could have a defective product claim –…
Read MoreNew Studies Cause Concern about the Relationship Between Legalizing Marijuana and Vehicle Accidents
The Governor’s Highway Safety Association (GHSA) prepared a new guide reviewing recent studies by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety – Highway Loss Data Institute (IIHS-HLDI) and other organizations on the effect of legalizing marijuana on car and truck accidents. The GHSA pursued the guide because nine states have already legalized some form of medical…
Read MoreDefective Cataract Drug Leads to Permanent Vision Loss
Cataracts are a common condition. The lens of the eye starts to cloud, usually as we age, leading to blurry vision. Many people choose to undergo surgery to remove their cataracts. Afterwards, they are supposed to use eye drops, but many patients dislike this part of the regimen; it is expensive and time-consuming. Because of…
Read MoreNissan Recalls 240,000 SUVs and Cars over Risk of Dangerous Fires
Nissan is recalling almost 240,000 cars and SUVs because of a potential defect. MotorSafety.org reported on September 20, 2018 that Nissan’s anti-lock brake pump could leak brake fluid into an electronic circuit board. The danger is that the leak could cause an electrical short, which increases the risk of a fire. Nissan is warning drivers…
Read MoreRollbacks on Methane Regulations Poised to Help Oil & Gas Industries
Methane is a gas produced by landfills, coal mines, and wastewater treatment plants, in addition to oil and gas facilities. For years, energy companies have complained that the environmental restrictions requiring them to test for emissions were expensive and difficult, amounting to nothing more than bureaucratic red tape. The Trump administration has finally listened to…
Read MoreA Shortage of Truck Drivers Is Affecting All Parts of the Trucking Industry
Transport Topic News ran a story recently that a national shortage of truck drivers is forcing shipping delays, which can affect consumer prices. Driver shortages also increase the risk that truck accidents can occur – as shipping companies pressure existing drivers to be on the road more than they should. According to John Esparza, the…
Read MoreThe Crude Oil-By-Rail “Bounce” – What You Should Know
The recent U.S. shale revolution has brought drilling and oil production to places that previously had little industry of the type, like our Bakken Shale Formation. Before, we never had the infrastructure to move product away—but all that changed with the advent of “virtual pipelines,” aka rail tank cars. According to E&E News, at the…
Read MoreBrake Safety Week is September 16th through 22nd
Trucking safety violations pose a serious risk to everyone on the road, whether it’s here in North Dakota or anywhere else around the United States. When a truck company fails to maintain its fleet properly, or if a driver fails to complete mandatory safety checks, they’re not only in violation of the law, but they’re…
Read MoreEmphasizing Safety Amid Rise in Red-Light-Running Deaths
Anyone who’s ever passed a driver’s test knows that a yellow light means slow down. However, in all honesty, just about every driver has probably stepped on the gas at a yellow to avoid getting stuck at a red light. It’s a risky move, but most people think it’s worth the risk. But once in…
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