Truck Accidents and Black Box Data
When you get hurt in a car crash, we use a lot of different sources to show you’re not at fault: tire tracks on the road, the damage to your vehicle, any video or pictures of the collision, and so forth. In a truck accident, though, we have an extra ace up our sleeve: the…
Read MoreWho’s At Fault in a Parking Lot Accident?
Parking lots are unique driving environments with their own set of rules and considerations. Unlike traditional roads, parking lots are typically characterized by slower speeds, frequent stops, and pedestrians sharing space with vehicles. These tight quarters and limited visibility can contribute to accidents that might seem straightforward at first glance, but actually turn out to…
Read MoreWho Is Stacy and How Is She Helping Truckers?
Back in the earlier days of trucking, truckers planned out their routes using paper logs, atlases, and maps. Everything was done by hand, including noting when they took their rest breaks. Today, most of this is done electronically, and the technology is only getting smarter. Meet Stacy, part of the “new wave” of electronic logging…
Read MoreThe Hidden Dangers of Driving on Gravel Roads and Hills
Speeding. Running red lights. Weaving through traffic. The list of dangerous driving habits that could cause a serious or even deadly accident is extensive. Even something as simple as driving through an intersection can be dangerous. In fact, there are so many well-known dangers associated with driving that most drivers are unaware of some of…
Read MoreIntersections Are Among Most Dangerous Places for Drivers
Intersections are points where two or more roadways or paths cross each other or come together. They are necessary and unavoidable for drivers, as well as for pedestrians and bicyclists. They are also (potentially) incredibly dangerous for all who pass through them. According to the United States Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), intersections…
Read MoreDid 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…
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