Car Accidents

Maybe it should have been predictable, but despite fewer cars being on the road due to stay at home orders, speeding tickets have increased significantly. Apparently, the open road has given more drivers a sense of freedom during a time when they feel stifled and a little out of control over their daily lives. Driving…

With so many companies around the country trying to do their part to help everyone through tough times, auto insurance carriers have chosen to jump into the mix. They’re promoting a platform of easing financial strain by temporarily reducing insurance premiums through what amounts to a credit on your billing statement. Given how tough times…

Fall in North Dakota means high school football, cocoa, cold weather, and icy roads. Leading into winter, the weather will only get much, much worse when it comes to road travel. Some areas of North Dakota become virtually impassable, and the danger can mean the difference between life or death. State residents are used to…

Online shopping has become a favorite past time of many consumers. For those who are determined not to leave their homes to battle other shoppers and self-checkouts, it’s becoming a reality. You can have everything from groceries to medications delivered within a couple of days. It’s almost a dream come true, especially if you live…

When you’re hurt in a car accident, you need help no matter who is at fault. When you caused the accident, you can still seek medical attention and put a claim in through your own insurance for the damage to your car. North Dakota is a no-fault state. Your insurance policy will pay for the…

Seatbelts help save lives by locking into place, and keeping the driver or passenger secure in their seats, in a collision. After a car accident, however, the mechanisms that control the seat belt may no longer work, which means you may have to replace them entirely. According to AS Technicians, “In a collision, the gas…

The Washington Post reported recently that the rideshare company Lyft will now require that their drivers take a mandatory driver education course. Lyft will also provide a “notification system for potentially dangerous off-track rides.” The new education requirement is partly in response to concerns about rape and sexual assault by rideshare drivers. One lawsuit claims…

Seat belt usage is a serious problem in North Dakota, so much so that lawmakers in the state Senate attempted to change the law earlier this year. The proposed change, allowing police officers to initiate a traffic stop when they spotted drivers not wearing seat belts, was approved by the Senate by a vote of…

After you have been injured in a car accident, you’re going to have a lot of bills: medical expenses, property damage costs, and all of your regular day-to-day bills. These can seem insurmountable, and if you are out of work for a while, it can start to feel like you’re playing catch-up in a game…

Police reports are highly beneficial to victims of motor vehicle crashes. They serve as an authoritative description of the accident scene. These reports document the parties involved, eyewitness testimony of the event, and information about injuries and property damage. As someone involved in a car crash in North Dakota, it is important to obtain a…