Car Accidents
North 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 MoreLegal Mistakes to Avoid After a Car Accident
Working with a Minot car accident lawyer helps you navigate the process while protecting your legal rights Most of us feel the impulse to say “I’m sorry” after we’ve been in an accident. Even if the other person ran a red light and hit the side of the car, we might feel the impulse to…
Read MoreLegal Options for Injured Vehicle Passengers
Experienced Minot car accident lawyers explain your rights The majority of the advice you will read online about legal options after an accident will be directed at the driver. But what about when you are the passenger and are injured in an accident? In some cases, the driver may not even be injured, but the…
Read MoreNorth Dakota Teen Drivers Some of the Worst in the U.S.
It goes without saying that teenage drivers are at greater risk of being involved in an accident than other age groups. One of the major reasons for this is lack of experience, combined with over-confidence behind the wheel. Since teenagers do not have as much experience in reacting to driving scenarios, they are at their…
Read MoreWrong Way Accidents on the Rise
Wrong-Way Accidents on the Rise They account for only 3 percent of the collisions on highways in North Dakota and throughout the U.S., but highway safety officials are concerned about the rise in wrong-way driving accidents. The reason for their concern is the severity of such accidents as two vehicles collide head-on at high speeds.…
Read MoreDrowsy Driving Is Common but Preventable
Drowsy Driving Common in North Dakota and Throughout the U.S. If you asked the average person to name the top three causes of car accidents, chances are that driving under the influence of alcohol or drunks, texting and driving, and speeding would be the responses. Lack of sleep and driver fatigue would probably not be…
Read MoreNorth Dakota Leads the Nation in Traffic Fatalities
North Dakota Shares Top Spot on List of States With Highest Traffic Fatalities A university study has identified the states in which the likelihood of dying in a car collision is high, and North Dakota tied for first place. The ranking was based on the proportion of deaths in motor vehicle accidents to deaths from…
Read MoreNorth Dakota Leads Nation in Drunken Driving
Harsh Winter Weather and Impaired Drivers Combine to Make North Dakota Highways the Most Dangerous in the U.S. North Dakota motor vehicle drivers have the highest risk of being in a fatal accident with a drunk driver than drivers in any other state. A recent study listed North Dakota as the state with the most…
Read MoreWhat to Do After a Car Accident
Steps to Take After a Car Accident The actions you take after a car accident are important. There are nearly 20,000 car accidents each year in North Dakota, resulting in more than 5,000 injuries. While no one plans to get into an accident, everyone should be prepared if it happens. Your preparedness after an accident…
Read MoreWhat You Should Know About Car Accidents and North Dakota Teenagers
Car Accidents and Teenagers in North Dakota Communities across North Dakota are focusing on the number-one cause of death impacting teenagers across the state: car accidents. According to the Department of Transportation’s research, every three hours a teen driver is involved in a vehicle accident. Distracted driving and use of cell phones on the road…
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