Car Accidents

North Dakota residents are involved in their fair share of auto accidents every year. Unfortunately, many of these car accidents result in serious injuries or worse. Recently, the North Dakota Highway Patrol reported a collision that left two men in need of medical care. The crash occurred close to Cooperstown near the end of September.…

Auto accidents can range in severity from minor fender benders to those with fatal consequences. Car accidents that result in serious injury or death are, unfortunately, fairly common in North Dakota, and those negatively affected may wonder what rights they have to seek compensation for car accidents. Those who believe negligence by another person was…

An elderly couple was injured recently in a North Dakota Motorcycle accident with a SUV. Car accidents like this are, unfortunately, are all too common and are actually a growing concern for many motorcycle riders — especially while the weather is still nice. These accidents are known to cause serious to fatal injuries to bikers…

Fatal teenage car accidents are a now growing concern in North Dakota. With their parents’ permission, teenagers can begin driver training and be granted a restricted license at a younger age than teenagers in some other states. These restricted licenses simply restrict nighttime driving in an effort to reduce distractions and, in turn, fatal car…

Accidents caused by those who drive under the influence of alcohol often end in disaster. These fatal car accidents can understandably devastate families in a multitude of ways. A recent accident in North Dakota, believed to have been caused by a drunk driver, has left a family grieving their loss and three small children without…

According to local law enforcement, North Dakota fatal car accidents are rising in the Northwestern region of North Dakota. Part of the blame is being placed on the oil boom, creating more traffic in the area. Other causes of these fatal car accidents remain the same and include drinking, distracted drivers, and speeding. Between 2008…

Distracted driving is a hot topic in North Dakota and nationwide. Police all across the country are trying to find ways to cut down the number of car accidents caused due to these distractions. One of the biggest distractions being discussed is the issue of texting while driving. People distracted by cellphones, particularly those who…

Local authorities and the North Dakota Department of Transportation like to review the numbers and causes of fatal accidents that take place across the state pretty often. Their purpose in doing so is to help prevent future accidents and determine what they can be doing better overall. Car accidents happen all year long but the…

First responders are often a dream come true for individuals involved in an accident. Those who have been in serious car accidents, the kind that require rescuers to use the jaws of life to free them from the wreckage, are generally grateful for the knowledge and capability these first responders have. With traffic and associated…