If You Drive a Particular Ford Pickup, Ford Would Like You to Stop

For the last couple of years, reports regarding Takata’s exploding airbags have been largely focused on Honda. A release from Reuters, published in the Huffington Post, however, claims that thousands of Ford drivers could also be at risk. To date, more than 391,000 Ford Rangers (2004-2006 models) have been recalled for potential deadly defects. Ford…

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More Hobby Farming Leads to More Farming Injuries

Farming in any capacity is one of the more dangerous occupations in the US; every day over 100 workers suffer serious injuries. Hobby farmers who lack practical experience, or may be less accustomed to physical labor, are even more prone to accidents and injuries, often as the result of the defective machinery or exposure to…

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Three People Are Alive after a Truck Crash Because of Seat Belts

It can be easy to dismiss the utility of safety restraints; whether because of expediency or discomfort, many people either forget or choose not to wear seat belts. In North Dakota, all front seat occupants must wear safety belts, and anyone under the age of 18 must also use age-appropriate safety restraints. Though many North…

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Major Spike in Opioid-Related Car Accidents in North Dakota

The opioid epidemic is crippling much of the country. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that about 91 Americans die every day from an opioid overdose, whether it was a prescription painkiller or an illegal street drug like heroin. The death rate from prescription opioids has more than quadrupled since 1999.…

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Complications That Can Occur with Burn Injuries

Burn injuries can be devastating, and they can have lasting negative impacts for the patient both physically and psychologically. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) reports that more than 500,000 people seek medical treatment for burns, 40,000 are hospitalized and about 4,000 people will die from burn injuries each year. People sustain burn injuries in…

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Intoxicated Truck Driver Kills Passenger Near Walhalla

Last week, a 31-year old drunk driver killed a 33-year old passenger in his truck while driving intoxicated. The fatal crash involved only one car, a pickup truck that was overturned in a ditch near Walhalla. The drunk driver was taken to the hospital for injuries, while the passenger was pronounced dead at the scene.…

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