Lane 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…
Read MoreTrucking “Safety” Isn’t Keeping Anyone Safer
The dangers of commercial trucking are fairly well known. Driver fatigue is a leading factor in deaths and catastrophic accidents. Too many trucking companies want their deliveries made yesterday. The simple reality is that the farther a driver of a tractor-trailer or 18-wheeler drives, the more deliveries he/she can make. More deliveries normally mean a…
Read MoreTrain Derailments and Collisions Are Less Rare Than You Think
The recent train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio has brought the dangers of train derailments home to all of America. On February 3, 2023, as reported by numerous media outlets, a freight train carrying hazardous materials derailed near East Palestine, Ohio. Toxic chemicals escaped into the air, soil, and nearby waterways. Many people had to…
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