Study Finds Truckers Who Speed Are Likely to Engage in Other Unsafe Driving Practices
SmartDrive Systems is a company specializing in video safety and transportation intelligence, performing regular surveys and studies for the industry. They recently released the results of their latest survey, the SmartDrive SmartIQ Speeding Drivers Snapshot for Truckers. This Snapshot aggregates data from over 200 million driving events, and the results help trucking fleets understand the…
Read MoreNorth Dakota Oil Rig Fire Injures Two Workers
Two drilling rig employees were recently injured in a fire that’s under investigation by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The accident occurred around 5:30pm on July 2 at a Continental Resources site between Keene and New Town. According to an article in the Bismarck Tribune, the employees suffered burns to their hands and…
Read MoreThe Five Biggest Recalls from June 2018
Product recalls happen all the time. Maybe it’s a recall for a minor appliance like your coffeemaker—something insignificant enough that you ignore it, or decide to go out and buy a new coffeemaker. However, when a recall notice arrives for your car, that’s not something you want to ignore. When a recall is announced, it…
Read More5 Critical Factors That Can Impact Your Car Crash Settlement
One of the first questions client ask us, after they have been hurt in a car accident, is “How much is my injury case worth?” The truth is, there’s no way to definitively answer that question at the start. Your injury case will be affected by a lot of different factors, and how much your…
Read MoreBurn Injuries from Car Fires and Crashes
There are few injuries that hurt as much as a burn. Even touching a hot stove can leave a mark on your finger for a few days, so a really severe burn – such as the one you might get in a car fire – can leave you with life-altering injuries. Luckily, car fire-related injuries…
Read MoreOSHA Investigations Following an Oil Field Accident with Serious Injury or Death
Earlier this year we reported on the harrowing statistics surrounding the oil and gas extraction industry in North Dakota, and how workers seem to be required to take their lives in their hands to do their work. We questioned whether safety was a priority because of all the tragic reports of serious injuries and deaths.…
Read MoreStudy Finds Correlation Between Birth Injury and Mental Health Risk in Adolescents
A recent study coming out of Sweden’s Public Library of Science found that children who were diagnosed with brachial plexus birth injuries have an increased risk of developing mental health issues as a teen. Researchers from Lund University in Sweden analyzed data on 600,000 Swedish teens, finding that 1,600 with brachial plexus palsy used anti-depressants…
Read MoreWhy Oil Field Workers Suffer So Many Truck Accidents
Most truck drivers are required by federal law to get enough sleep and rest. The oil field industry, however, is exempted from parts of the federal laws on driving and fatigue, administered by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The exemptions were created in the 1960s at the request of the oil and gas…
Read MoreToxic Fumes Pose a Serious Threat to Oil and Gas Workers
The oil and gas industry is hard on its workforce. Yes, it helps keep our economy running – but it poses a lot of dangers to its workers. Among the most serious is toxic chemical exposure: not only can corrosive materials lead to serious burns, but inhaling the fumes can lead to a lot of…
Read MoreDeadly North Dakota Accident Kills One Man and Three Horses
The Dickinson Press reported in January of 2018 about a tragic accident near Ypsilanti. The report included the disclosure by the Stutsman County Sheriff’s Department that a 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix was going west on County Road 38. Three horses were standing in the highway. The driver, later identified as 24-year-old Cruz Schumacher of Jamestown,…
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