Reducing Truck Backing-Up Accidents
We’ve all heard that loud – and annoying – “beep beep” noise from a truck as it goes into reverse. This sound is to alert other vehicles, pedestrians, or cyclists that the driver is about to back up the semi-truck, and to proceed with caution. Whether reversing, turning around, or attempting to maneuver into a…
Read MoreChild Injuries, Negligence, and Accidents
As parents, our worst nightmare is our child suffering an injury. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that injuries are the leading cause of death for people aged 19 and younger. Thousands of young people die from accidental injuries every year, while millions more suffer non-fatal injuries. Most serious child…
Read MoreDangerous Health Conditions That Can Impact Truck Driver Safety
A truck driver’s attention to the task of driving is the primary thing that stands between a safe, uneventful trip, and one that ends in disaster. So, a driver’s health fitness is a vital component to qualifying for being commercial truck driver. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) understands that drivers are a critical…
Read MorePreventing Burn Injuries: Space Heater Safety
Space heaters can be convenient when you want to keep a small, defined area warm, but they also present a burn injury hazard and a house fire hazard if they are not used safely and appropriately. A study published in the Journal of Burn Care & Research reports that burn injuries are understandably higher during…
Read MoreIs Your Child in the Right Car Seat?
Car crashes are a leading cause of death for young children in the United States, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that many of these child fatalities could have been prevented. In 2016, there were 723 fatalities in children ages 12 and younger in motor vehicle crashes, and more than 128,000…
Read MoreA New Pipeline Will Transport Bakken Crude Oil from North Dakota
The Bismarck Tribune reports that Phillips 66 and Bridger Pipeline have announced preliminary plans to build a new pipeline which would transport crude oil from the Bakken and the Rocky Mountain production areas down to Corpus Christi, Texas. The companies report that the new Liberty Pipeline would transport 350,000 barrels of crude oil per day,…
Read MoreWho’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…
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