Did You Know You Can Request a “Brain Injury” Card?
Traumatic brain injury. Those words can be terrifying – and with good reason. A traumatic brain injury, also referred to as a TBI, can drastically alter a person’s life, changing them physically, mentally, and emotionally, while also affecting their finances and overall quality of life forever. The lives of their loved ones may be changed…
Read MoreWhy Are More People Dying In Truck Accidents?
Back in 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic took a lot of cars off the roads, as people spent more time at home rather than commuting to work and school or simply traversing America’s highways and byways. With fewer cars on the road, the number of accidents, including those involving trucks, decreased. Statistics compiled by the Federal…
Read MoreLane Departures Now Top the List for Deadliest Traffic Accidents in North Dakota
When you get in your car – either to run a quick errand, start your daily commute, or head out on a longer journey – you expect to arrive at your destination safely. Whether or not that happens, however, often depends as much on your own driving abilities as it does on factors outside of…
Read MoreFargo Drivers Beware: The Dangers of Work Zones
Orange signs on the side of the road typically mean one thing: road work zone ahead. While most drivers believe these signs are there to remind them to slow down and be cautious for the sake of workers’ safety – and, yes, they are – the signs are also intended as a warning for drivers’…
Read MoreSummer Fun Can Lead to Serious Burn Injuries
Most Americans are taught the basics of fire safety from a young age. Don’t play with matches. Only use the stove with adult supervision. Stop, drop, and roll. Call 9-1-1. Never hide from firefighters. The list goes on and does not stop as we get older. As adults we are reminded to change the batteries…
Read MoreThe Legal and Financial Consequences of a Catastrophic Dog Bite
Fargo is a pretty pet-friendly city. You can find people with their dogs all over the town – at local bars and restaurants, in hotels, on walks through downtown. Since the city caters to dog owners (did you know that Element provides luxury dog beds?), the chances are good that you’ll run into the canine…
Read MoreThe Long-Term Effects of Traumatic Brain Injury
A traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is a severe form of brain trauma that can result from a sudden blow to the head or jolt to the body that causes the brain to rapidly move back and forth in the skull. A TBI can have a variety of both immediate and long-term effects, depending on…
Read MoreHow Technology Can Help Prevent North Dakota Truck Accidents
The trucking industry is an essential part of the North Dakota economy, with commercial trucks transporting cargo and materials across the state and throughout the country. However, as the number of heavy trucks on the roads increases, so does the risk of accidents. The North Dakota Department of Transportation reports 734 truck accidents across the…
Read MoreNorth Dakota Truck Accident Investigations: What Happens After a Crash?
North Dakota has a significant amount of trucking companies and truck drivers, moving goods and cargo throughout the state and the country. However, as the number of trucks on our roads rises, so does the risk of truck accidents and injuries. After a serious truck accident, authorities conduct an investigation to determine the cause of…
Read MoreTruck Accidents Can Lead to PTSD for Any Driver, Including Truckers
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can affect people who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event. One such event that can lead to PTSD is a commercial truck accident. In North Dakota, where the trucking industry plays a vital role in the state’s economy, understanding the connection between PTSD and…
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