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The oil and gas industry is good for the North Dakota economy, but the work can be dangerous. Oilfield workers face many hazards on the job, and injuries are unfortunately common. Strict safety regulations help prevent accidents, but they still injure and kill many...
Many different driving distractions are clearly unnecessary. If someone is trying to read a text message while driving the car, they increase the danger for everyone around them on the road. This is obviously something they shouldn’t do at any time. But drivers need...
Farm work involves various types of machinery that can make the job easier and more efficient. However, this machinery can also pose serious risks. It is important to be aware of these dangers to stay safe on a farm. Tractors Tractors stand as the backbone of farm...
During last month’s statewide law enforcement campaign to call attention to the dangers of driving while holding a phone or other electronic device, the staggering number of citations issued across Minnesota demonstrated just how serious the problem is. It appears to...
The Federal Trade Commission has (expected appeals aside) pretty much ended the use of noncompete agreements in the future. Given that one out of every five workers in this country is covered by a noncompete agreement, that’s roughly 30 million employees who will...
If you’re starting a new business, you may be doing it with a business partner. Many people want to be entrepreneurs, but they know they need assistance or they want to bring on someone with other business skills, financial resources or something of this nature. They...
A car accident can leave you burdened both physically and financially – and it may seem like the claims process is dragging on forever. Unfortunately, there’s no easy way to tell how long it will be before your claim is finally resolved. North Dakota law requires...
Accidents can happen anywhere, even in places we consider safe, like hotels. This raises the question, though, of when responsibility might fall on the hotel owner if an accident occurs on their premises. Finding the answer and establishing fault hinges on several...
Distracted driving is a serious issue. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that distractions play a role in over 3,000 fatal accidents every year. Driving distractions can be broken down into three categories, manual...
Fatigued driving is dangerous for anyone. It could cause them to nod off behind the wheel and entirely lose control of the car. But even if they stay awake, it can impact their decision-making ability and their reaction times. This is especially serious when it...
