The Risks of Hauling Sand

The North Dakota landscape is frequently dotted with sandbox haulers. These specialized trucks play an important role in transporting frac sand, a key component in the hydraulic fracturing process that fuels our region’s booming oil and gas industry. While these haulers have become part of the local scenery, the drivers behind the wheel face a…

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What Are the Most Common Truck Accident Injuries?

Truck accidents can result in a wide range of injuries due to the sheer size and weight of commercial trucks compared to smaller vehicles. The aftermath of a truck accident can be devastating, leaving victims with severe physical and emotional trauma. In North Dakota, tractor trailers are a common sight, and in the event of…

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A Fiery Semi and a Suspended License Leaves Us with Questions

North Dakota’s reliance on the trucking industry as a pivotal component of its transportation network makes compliance with federal trucking regulations increasingly critical. When trucking companies don’t follow the rules, people can be seriously hurt. A semi-truck caught fire on Interstate 29 near Christine after its driver-side front steer axle tire blew. The driver, Geral…

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Fargo-Moorhead Metro COG Has Its Work Cut Out for It

When a city focuses on traffic safety, it helps prevent accidents and keeps people from getting injured. It also builds trust among the people living there, making the community stronger and more connected. Fargo-Moorhead Metro Council of Governments (FM Metro COG) seems invested in enhancing the safety of the streets and highways in the area…

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Freezing Weather Is Always a Risk in the Patch

We’re no strangers to cold weather in North Dakota. While some days this February have been practically balmy compared to years past (more like April than February), the forecast shows we still have a few cold weeks ahead. This kind of cold can wreak all sorts of havoc, and oil fields are no exception. Recently,…

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Who’s Liable If I’m Injured by a Swinging Trailer?

A swinging trailer incident occurs when the back end of a trailer begins to move side to side as the trailer is pulled down the road. As this happens, the trailer can cause damage to other vehicles, even leading to serious collisions that could cause injury to other drivers. There are various reasons why this…

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Loading and Unloading Trailers Can Pose Injury Risks to Truck Drivers

Loading and unloading trailers is a lot of hard work. When something is done improperly by anyone involved in the process, victims can suffer numerous injuries, including life-threatening complications. If you are hurt in a loading or unloading accident, and it was due to the actions or inactions of a third-party organization, our attorneys may…

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