Car Crash
Weather-Related Car Accidents in North Dakota
Weather conditions can rapidly shift from clear skies to rain, snow, fog, or even ice, creating treacherous driving environments. One moment of inattention, combined with a sudden change in weather, can lead to car accidents with severe consequences. Rain can reduce visibility and make roads slippery, snow and ice can impair traction and control, and…
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 MoreNorth Dakota’s “Click It or Ticket” Program Hopes to Reduce Traffic Fatalities
One hundred people in North Dakota died in vehicle accidents in 2020. That number will likely be exceeded in 2021. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, there are already 90 North Dakota deaths due to vehicle crashes in 2021 as of October 23. What’s worse is that many of these deaths could have been…
Read MoreWhat Happens if I Am Hurt by a Drunk Driver?
Drunk driving cases are complicated in several respects starting with the concern that there will likely be a criminal case and a civil case. Normally, the drunk driver will be charged with the crime of driving under the influence. When there’s a drunk driving accident, the police typically need to focus on proving the driver…
Read MoreYour “Good Neighbor” Is a Nosey Neighbor, Too
If you are like 70% of Americans, you use social media. Depending on your age, you probably use Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and/or Instagram every day, or maybe you dabble in a little YouTube, LinkedIn, or Pinterest. Whatever platforms you use, by now you know that data breaches happen and that your privacy isn’t always as…
Read MoreSafe, Driverless Cars? We’re Not There Yet
New cars come with a lot of bells and whistles, and many of them are safety related: back-up cameras that beep, lane assist technology that pings, forward collision warnings that ding. All of this tech is pretty noisy, but it is supposed to keep drivers safe and prevent crashes. Do they actually work? No one…
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