Personal Injury
What is a Traumatic Brain Injury?
Falls and motor vehicle accidents are leading causes of traumatic brain injuries How a TBI permanently impacts the lives of accident victims in North Dakota According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), an estimated 1.7 million people sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI) each year. As a result, 275,000 people are hospitalized and over…
Read MoreNorth Dakota Construction Zone Accident Results in Deaths
Construction Zone Accident Results in Tragic Death for North Dakota Father and Two Children Why motorists need to drive with caution and obey traffic laws in work zones On August 23, 2016, a father and his two children were killed in a construction zone accident on Highway 5 in Crosby, located in northwest North Dakota.…
Read MoreOSHA Investigates High Oil Worker Death Rates
OSHA Investigates High Oil Worker Death Rates North Dakota oil workers die every six weeks in dangerous Bakken oil fields While North Dakota reaps the financial benefits from the Bakken oil fields, oil workers and their families pay a high price, including wrongful deaths that are caused by on-the-job accidents. Due to the high fatality…
Read MoreSigns of a Concussion
North Dakota concussion law protects youth athletes from traumatic brain injury How to spot the warning signs of a concussion The Journal of Athletic Training reported that in the United States an estimated 300,000 traumatic brain injuries happen due to sports activities. Concussions in contact sports such as football and soccer rank the highest out…
Read MoreWhat Do Pain & Suffering Damages Include in ND?
It is important to work with a Minot car accident lawyer to prove intangible damages such as pain and suffering After a car accident, you will have tangible losses, such as the value of your now-totaled car or the bill you had to pay for your hospital stay. Your Minot car accident lawyer will be…
Read MorePolice Warn North Dakota Pedestrians about Dangers
Pedestrian accidents are certainly nothing new, but they have a devastating impact when they happen. As temperatures are on the rise across North Dakota, police are warning pedestrians to be even more careful. Despite the fact that there are plenty of designated walking zones and walking to and from destinations is becoming a more popular…
Read MoreFarm work still considered one of the most dangerous jobs in the US
North Dakota Farm Work Still Considered Among the Most Dangerous Jobs in the Country Farm work has always had its dangers. It is a tough job that most people cannot handle. New technologies have not done much to make working on a job much safer. Evidence shows that it may actually be more dangerous to…
Read MoreND ATV accidents increasing
North Dakota Death and Serious Injury Rates from ATV Accidents Reach All-Time High in 2015 The people of North Dakota love enjoying the great outdoors. There is no greater freedom than what comes from being out on an ATV exploring the wilderness. Safety engineers have not been able to keep up with the desires of…
Read MoreCan You Sue for a Bar Fight?
Increased Bar Fights Puts North Dakota Police on High Alert One aspect of the North Dakota oil boom that has not escaped the notice of local law enforcement is the influx of workers who, at the end of the work week, have lots of money and time to kill. U.S. Attorney Tim Purdon has been…
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