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Getting injured on someone else's property can be a stressful and confusing experience. It raises the question: Do property owners have to pay for your injuries? The answer is yes, but only if you can prove there was an unsafe condition that the owner knew about or...
People who don’t work on farms often think of it as a relatively peaceful and safe occupation. They imagine someone milking cows or spreading fertilizer on a field of crops. It doesn’t seem nearly as dangerous as other industries, such as working in construction or...
If you see a wrong-way driver coming toward you, especially if you’re on the interstate, you may not have any time to react. It can happen very quickly and it’s completely unexpected since the driver should never be heading that way to begin with. One of the major...
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...
