Personal Injury

A large portion of cases, especially personal injury cases, are eventually settled outside of a courtroom. There is always the possibility that your case will wind up going to trial, but settling out of court is always an option. Over the years, we have met many clients who would prefer to avoid the “fuss” of…

In December 2017, a young girl was attacked by an emotional support animal (ESA) at the Portland International Airport. The family of the young girl has filed a $1.1 million lawsuit against the pit bull dog’s owner, the airport, and Alaska Airlines accusing them of negligence in allowing the dog to walk through the airport…

Burn pits, which were used to burn garbage and other waste during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, have been a feature of military life since 2001. A story in the New York Times reports on how Congress plans to help those veterans who were exposed to the toxic fumes spewing from these open burn…

Air ambulances play an important role in helping injured people get the care they need. When a regular ambulance can’t reach an area because of the rugged terrain, or because it would take too long to get to the injured person, an air ambulance can be the difference between life and death. Air ambulances are…

Motorized or electric scooters, or “e-scooters,” and electric bicycles are becoming increasingly popular methods for getting around; perhaps you’ve seen people zipping around here in Minot and nearby areas. E-scooters and e-bikes can be a fun and fuel-efficient way to get around, but only when riders follow the rules of the road and practice safe…

The oil and gas extraction industry is one of the most hazardous industries in the U.S. workforce. But when it comes to calculating how often serious injuries and fatalities happen, it can be a challenge to calculate accurate number because of data gaps and limitations according to an article in Industrial Safety & Hygiene News…

Medical marijuana was approved for qualifying medical conditions by North Dakota voters in 2016. Now, potential marijuana dispensaries can apply for applications with the North Dakota Department of Health to open in the Devil’s Lake Jamestown, Dickinson and Minot regions. An article in the Grand Forks Herald reports that the state is allowing one dispensary…

It’s no secret that North Dakota winters are cold – really cold! Even going outside for a short period of time puts any of us at risk for frostbite. Frostbite isn’t just a worry for skiers or mountain climbers. Anyone exposed to freezing temperatures for just about any length of time can get frostbite if…

North Dakota requires that owners of almost every type of property owe a duty of care to the people who visit their property. The duty requires that the property owner inspect the property and fix known defects, so visitors aren’t injured. Owners can also be found liable if they should have reasonably known of a…

North Dakota farmers have begun harvesting their small grains with success, despite the hot and dry summer. However, if we don’t get some rain soon, many are concerned about later crops, like soybeans and corn. As of now, it’s too early to tell what kinds of yields local farmers will see for the rest of…