What’s Included in a Car Accident Settlement in Minot?
The aftermath of a car accident can be overwhelming. In addition to physical injuries and emotional trauma, you may be facing mounting medical bills, lost wages, and car repairs. Fortunately, a car accident settlement can help alleviate these financial burdens. At Larson Law, we can help. Understanding what’s included in a car accident settlement can…
Read MoreEvery Year, North Dakota Gets Deadlier for Workers
For the past few years, North Dakota has been named one of the deadliest places for workers in the country. We were #1 in 2021, and it appears we were #1 in 2022, as well. Per Inforum, there were about 417,000 workers in North Dakota in 2022, and the worker fatality rate that year remained…
Read MoreThe Risks of Hauling Sand
The North Dakota landscape is frequently dotted with sandbox haulers. These specialized trucks play an important role in transporting frac sand, a key component in the hydraulic fracturing process that fuels our region’s booming oil and gas industry. While these haulers have become part of the local scenery, the drivers behind the wheel face a…
Read MoreWhat Are the Most Common Truck Accident Injuries?
Truck accidents can result in a wide range of injuries due to the sheer size and weight of commercial trucks compared to smaller vehicles. The aftermath of a truck accident can be devastating, leaving victims with severe physical and emotional trauma. In North Dakota, tractor trailers are a common sight, and in the event of…
Read MoreA Fiery Semi and a Suspended License Leaves Us with Questions
North Dakota’s reliance on the trucking industry as a pivotal component of its transportation network makes compliance with federal trucking regulations increasingly critical. When trucking companies don’t follow the rules, people can be seriously hurt. A semi-truck caught fire on Interstate 29 near Christine after its driver-side front steer axle tire blew. The driver, Geral…
Read MoreFargo-Moorhead Metro COG Has Its Work Cut Out for It
When a city focuses on traffic safety, it helps prevent accidents and keeps people from getting injured. It also builds trust among the people living there, making the community stronger and more connected. Fargo-Moorhead Metro Council of Governments (FM Metro COG) seems invested in enhancing the safety of the streets and highways in the area…
Read MoreFreezing Weather Is Always a Risk in the Patch
We’re no strangers to cold weather in North Dakota. While some days this February have been practically balmy compared to years past (more like April than February), the forecast shows we still have a few cold weeks ahead. This kind of cold can wreak all sorts of havoc, and oil fields are no exception. Recently,…
Read MoreIt’s Been 22 Years Since the Minot Train Derailment, Yet Problems Still Abound
On January 18, 2024, Inforum published an article in “The Vault” section of their site, talking about the day a CP292-16 derailed on its way to St. Paul. The train had been carrying anhydrous ammonia in 15 tanks, and seven of those tanks sustained damage. Hundreds of thousands of gallons of ammonia were released. It’s…
Read MoreSeat Belts Can Cause Injuries, But You Still Need to Wear One
North Dakota law requires that a person wears a seat belt. Yet, seat belts can also cause some of the most serious injuries a person suffers during a car accident. Yes, they are uncomfortable and can be difficult to use, but you have to do so. After a car accident, it can be frustrating to…
Read MoreWho’s Liable If I’m Injured by a Swinging Trailer?
A swinging trailer incident occurs when the back end of a trailer begins to move side to side as the trailer is pulled down the road. As this happens, the trailer can cause damage to other vehicles, even leading to serious collisions that could cause injury to other drivers. There are various reasons why this…
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