Farming operations tend to have a variety of animals on the property. Sometimes these animals include large livestock and sometimes they include pets such as different breeds of dogs. Since nearly all animals have a level of unpredictability, they all have the...
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Are farmers responsible for injuries to farm workers?
North Dakota does not require agricultural business owners, such as farmers, to carry workers' compensation insurance for their employees. If workers get injured on the job, they may need to consider other resources for recovering damages. The most common farm worker...
How do distractions cause truck accidents?
When you pass by a truck on a road or see one turning onto the road you are on, you may feel intimidated by the size of the vehicle. The size and speed of these vehicles are even more dangerous when distractions influence the driver behind the wheel. Learning about...
What should you know about crush injuries?
Not many people have to deal with crush injuries on a daily basis. However, they are not as far removed from an average person as they may suspect. Crush injuries can happen to anyone at any time, so it is important to understand what causes them and what happens...
Common farming injuries and how to prevent them
Farming is hazardous work. According to the CDC, agriculture consistently produces the most injuries and fatalities. On top of the dangerous conditions, North Dakota does not require agricultural employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance. You need to know...
How does driving at nighttime impact a possible car accident?
No matter where you are going, you may encounter a time when you need to drive when it is dark out. Being able to notice the signs of dangerous driving from other people on the road can help you if you are in an accident at night. Confusion over lanes According to the...
Severity of spinal cord injuries
Because of the possible effects, spinal cord injuries are generally serious. However, they range in severity relative to one another. One way of categorizing spinal cord injuries is whether they are complete, completely interrupting nerve signals, or incomplete,...
What is considered an attractive nuisance?
When children are on your property, you may notice that they can struggle to stay away from dangerous areas and pieces of equipment. This attraction makes them interested in climbing or exploring these places, but also poses a threat to their safety. Learning about...
Do truck safety features pose distractions for drivers?
Drivers of large commercial trucks spend long hours on the road and a variety of issues can cause truck-related crashes. Fleet managers seek to reduce preventable accidents such as crashes caused by distracted driving. But do recommended safety features add to the...
What are the liabilities of autonomous farm vehicles?
Technology influences are evident in each area of farming, from genetically modified crops to advanced analytics and harvesting equipment. Though autonomous driving farm equipment can address the costly demands of human labor and resources, there are grave concerns...