Blogs
Marijuana DUI in North Dakota
28th September 2020
Medical marijuana may be legal in North Dakota, but driving while high is not. In recent years, marijuana has been recognized and valued for its medicinal properties. It’s used to manage pain, seizures, anxiety, and a variety of other ailments. Since it’s now legal for medicinal purposes in 33 states, it’s hard to believe the… Read more »
Short- and Long-Term Effects of a Brain Injury
14th September 2020
TBI symptoms vary from person to person. Depending on the severity of the injury, effects can be short or long term. When an accident leaves you incapacitated, regaining your health and abilities is of the utmost importance. Unfortunately, there are some ailments that could have an ongoing impact on your life beyond the short term…. Read more »
The Rights of Undocumented Immigrants After an Oil Field Injury
31st August 2020
Although oil field injury damages are often settled through legal action, this may not seem possible for North Dakota undocumented workers. What is the Role of Undocumented Immigrant Workers the US? Undocumented immigrants work in the community more than you may think and help to keep many businesses afloat, especially labor-intensive workplaces like construction and… Read more »
Court Proceedings in a North Dakota Criminal Case
15th August 2020
What to expect in a North Dakota criminal case? How a Criminal Case Differs From a Civil Case Parties In a civil case, a civilian will often file a lawsuit against another person or business. These types of cases can occur because of car accidents, personal injuries because of slips and falls or other injuries… Read more »
What to Know About the Car Accident Injury Claim Process
25th July 2020
After a car accident, you might be wondering what to expect from an accident injury claim. Getting Treatment for Injuries After a car accident, it’s easy to be shaken and scared about what happens and what the proper steps are. It can be a nerve-wracking experience, but the first step is always to seek medical… Read more »
Comparing DUI Statistics of the U.S. vs. Other Countries
10th July 2020
DUI Statistics in the United States In 2018, 10,511 people died in alcohol related accidents in the United States. The FBI also estimates that around 1 million drivers were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol drugs in the same year. In 1984, Congress changed the legal drinking age from 18 to 21. The… Read more »
Wrongful Death Caused by Car Accidents
26th June 2020
Car accidents can cause injuries that range from minor to fatal. Common Causes of Fatal Car Accidents Car accidents are dangerous, and can be fatal depending on the cause of the accident, and where the collision occurs. There are many causes of fatal car accidents, including speeding, reckless driving, distracted driving, and driving while under… Read more »
FAQ: What to Expect When You Get Arrested in North Dakota
11th June 2020
If You Get Arrested, You Need to Know What To Do and What Not To Do Over 30,000 arrests are made annually in the state of North Dakota. Some people are caught breaching the law while others simply find themselves in the wrong place at the wrong time. In any case, getting arrested is a… Read more »
Pursuing a Wrongful Death Claim Caused by a Fatal Oilfield Accident
27th May 2020
The boom in the North Dakota fossil fuel industry has created lucrative jobs for many long-term and new residents in North Dakota. This boom has led to many high paying jobs, better standards of living than many people could have hoped for, and a future for people’s children that they didn’t have themselves. But, unfortunately,… Read more »
Can Medications Affect DUI Tests?
13th May 2020
A DUI conviction can have many long-term implications. So how do you ensure that you don’t have a false positive on a breathalyzer test? According to the law, North Dakota drivers should never have a blood alcohol concentration above .08 percent. When they suspect drivers are operating vehicles above the legal BAC, law enforcement officers… Read more »