Car Accidents
Head-On Crashes on Hwy 52 Show Dangers of Highway Driving
A recent head-on crash on Highway 52 near Drake is one many on that stretch of road, showing once again how dangerous highway driving can be, even when you are taking all the right precautions as a driver. The most recent head-on crash resulted in the death of a 31-year-old truck driver. The man was…
Read MoreND Considers Expanding Distracted Driving Laws
ND Lawmakers Consider Bill that Expands Distracted Driving Law Bill sponsor says cell phones aren’t the only distractions behind the wheel We all know by now that talking on the phone or texting while driving is dangerous, even if we still do it and even if we don’t want to admit it. But some North…
Read MoreApril is Distracted Driving Month
Distracted Driving Awareness Month Reminds Us All to Drive Safer Talking on the phone and texting can lead to serious, even fatal, injuries The National Safety Council has designated April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and it is sharing information about the dangers of talking on the phone and texting while driving through a widespread…
Read MoreNorth Dakota Proposes Bill to Raise Speed Limit
North Dakota senator proposes bill to increase speed limit to 80 mph on interstate highways Higher speed limits reduce traffic citations and decrease fatal accidents In January 2017, North Dakota chairman of the Senate transportation committee, Lonnie Laffen, proposed a bill to increase the speed limit on multi-lane interstate highways. Senator Laffen’s bill only affects…
Read MoreNorth 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…
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