Medical Malpractice Rampant in US – Third Leading Cause of Death
Negligence of Medical Providers Now Third Leading Cause of Death Despite swift advances in medical technology and processes, more and more patients find themselves facing an uphill battle to find quality medical care. A recent study conducted by the Institute of Medicine reveals startling data regarding medical malpractice cases. According to the study, medical malpractice…
Read MoreWhat is a Traumatic Brain Injury?
Falls and motor vehicle accidents are leading causes of traumatic brain injuries How a TBI permanently impacts the lives of accident victims in North Dakota According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), an estimated 1.7 million people sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI) each year. As a result, 275,000 people are hospitalized and over…
Read MoreNorth Dakota Construction Zone Accident Results in Deaths
Construction Zone Accident Results in Tragic Death for North Dakota Father and Two Children Why motorists need to drive with caution and obey traffic laws in work zones On August 23, 2016, a father and his two children were killed in a construction zone accident on Highway 5 in Crosby, located in northwest North Dakota.…
Read MoreOSHA Investigates High Oil Worker Death Rates
OSHA Investigates High Oil Worker Death Rates North Dakota oil workers die every six weeks in dangerous Bakken oil fields While North Dakota reaps the financial benefits from the Bakken oil fields, oil workers and their families pay a high price, including wrongful deaths that are caused by on-the-job accidents. Due to the high fatality…
Read MoreFarm Vehicle Accidents Reduced by Increased Lighting
Study Shows Increased Lighting on Farm Equipment Can Reduce Vehicle Accidents by More Than 50 Percent North Dakota is one of nine Midwest states included in national study to analyze safety standards for farm vehicles In North Dakota, farm vehicle collisions are common on roadways, especially during the height of sugar beet season. Because of…
Read MoreFederal Regulations for Truck Drivers
Saving Lives on North Dakota Highways Why Federal Regulations Keep Truck Drivers Safe on the Road As North Dakotans, we often take for granted the conveniences in our daily lives. Thanks to truck drivers we have fresh produce transported to local supermarkets and products delivered right to our doorstep. According to the American Trucking Association,…
Read MoreSigns of a Concussion
North Dakota concussion law protects youth athletes from traumatic brain injury How to spot the warning signs of a concussion The Journal of Athletic Training reported that in the United States an estimated 300,000 traumatic brain injuries happen due to sports activities. Concussions in contact sports such as football and soccer rank the highest out…
Read MoreNorth Dakota Drivers Will Hit 40k Deer in 2016
North Dakota Drivers Will Hit More Than 40,000 Deer on Roadways in 2016 Alone Motorists warned to be alert and cautious during peak deer season During deer season, it’s even more important to stay alert and keep your eyes on the road while driving. As a North Dakota driver, the odds of hitting a deer…
Read MoreOil Field Accident in McKenzie County
Even though North Dakota has the highest workplace fatality rate in the United States, out-of-state workers continue to flock here for steady oil jobs. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reported that in June 2016 three oil workers from Wyoming suffered serious burns and one worker was killed at a McKenzie County well site.…
Read MoreGet to Know the North Dakota Motorcycle Laws for Your Safety and Protection
Riding a motorcycle lets you experience the open road like you never have. You can enjoy the beautiful North Dakota scenery while you feel the wind and the sunshine on your skin. For many, riding a motorcycle is the closest they get to feeling like they are flying themselves. But all the freedoms that riding…
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