Serious personal injuries can have profound consequences on a person’s life. For example, people may require lifelong medical expenses and rehabilitation. In North Dakota, where the economy includes industries such as agriculture and energy, a person’s future income...
Personal Injury
3 reasons to refuse a recorded statement after an accident
In the aftermath of an injury, dealing with the insurance claims may feel overwhelming. The insurance company may call and ask you for a recorded statement. It is easy to dismiss this as no big deal, but that recorded statement is a significant aspect of your case....
Could hard-to-find parking lead to more truck accidents?
The U.S. Department of Transportation reported 499 fatalities from the 13,588 large truck accidents that happened in 2022 in California. Some of these crashes could be the result of a lack of parking for these big rigs. One often-overlooked issue in the trucking...
What are some risk factors that influence drowsy driving?
Drowsy driving is a serious concern that affects the safety of everyone on the road. It happens when a driver gets behind the wheel of a vehicle while feeling fatigued or sleepy. Several risk factors can influence drowsy driving, increasing the chances of accidents...
Why you should negotiate that personal injury settlement offer
After an injury, you may feel as though you want to return to normal life as quickly as possible. You might even want to resolve your claim right away. The other party’s insurance company may reach out with a settlement offer and the lump sum seems tempting. However,...
Did you get a bad faith insurance claim after a car accident?
Experiencing a car accident is stressful enough without adding the hassle of dealing with insurance companies. After a car accident in North Dakota, you expect your insurance company to uphold its end of the agreement and provide the necessary coverage. However,...
What distinguishes occupational therapy from physical therapy?
A serious injury generally involves rehabilitation to help you regain some quality of life. Even if you cannot fully recover, rehab may prevent your condition from getting worse or you may even improve. Generally, rehabilitation involves either physical or...
Understanding comparative fault in slip-and-fall accidents
When you slip and fall due to another party's negligence, you may be able to collect damages from the responsible party. In personal injury cases, North Dakota's comparative negligence law applies. Understanding this law can help you understand what happens after a...
What are the signs of capnocytophaga after a dog bite?
When someone else’s dog bites you or someone you love in North Dakota, you may worry about whether the bite could lead to an infection or more serious health complications. While not every dog bite does so, animal bites do raise your risk of infection. Depending on...
Teen passengers raise fatal crash risks for teen motorists
All North Dakota drivers are susceptible to distraction on some level, but research suggests teenage motorists are more prone to distraction than older drivers with more experience. Distraction comes in many forms, and while technology and cellphones are frequent...
