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Head on collision between a semi truck and a car in the mountains The Challenges of Filing a Truck Accident Case Against Large Trucking Companies

3rd March 2024

Trucking companies and their insurance providers are ready to fight back, and so are we. Summary Truck accidents in North Dakota are dangerous due to the immense size and weight difference between trucks and cars. Injuries from truck accidents can be severe and life-changing, leading to financial hardship for victims. Truck accident cases are complex… Read more »

The Hazards of Truck Accidents in the Oil and Gas Industry - Sand Law PLLC The Hazards of Truck Accidents in the Oil and Gas Industry

27th January 2024

Summary The hazards of truck accidents in the oil and gas industry are far too prevalent, leading to severe injuries and fatalities. Fatigue, negligent loading, inadequate training, and equipment failures contribute to these accidents. A skilled truck accident attorney can help victims pursue compensation avenues other than worker’s compensation. For some, working in the oil… Read more »

Truck Accident Statistics How Common are Truck Accidents - Sand Law PLLC - North Dakota Personal Injury Attorney Truck Accident Statistics: How Common are Truck Accidents?

2nd November 2023

Truck accident statistics have recently decreased, but these horrible accidents still occur too often. There are several reasons why truck accidents occur, including fatigued drivers, drivers under the influence, and many others. Trucking companies also contribute to accidents through many different forms of negligence. The injuries resulting from a truck accident can be debilitating, robbing… Read more »

Highway Hotspots: Identifying and Avoiding Common Truck Accident Zones

29th September 2023

Like everywhere else, truck accidents in Fargo, North Dakota, are devastating. These catastrophes tend to happen in certain areas, called truck accident zones. Knowing where a truck accident is more likely to occur is critical to avoiding a life-altering injury or a terrible tragedy. The attorneys with Sand Law will be ready to help if… Read more »

Causes of Truck Fires and Explosions in Fargo

26th July 2023

Being involved in any kind of accident with a huge commercial truck is terrifying. When that wreck involves truck fires and explosions, it’s even worse. The injuries that result can be devastating – in many cases, even fatal. The attorneys with Sand Law are standing by to help if you’ve suffered an injury or the… Read more »

Self-Driving Trucks in 2023

29th May 2023

Self-driving trucks, also known as autonomous or driverless trucks, have been advancing in recent years with the development of automation and artificial intelligence technologies. While they have yet to be fully widespread, there have been significant advancements in their use and testing in various parts of the country, including North Dakota. But as impressive as… Read more »

Average Truck Accident Settlement Amounts

31st March 2023

Truck accidents can be devastating. They cause significant injuries, property damage, and financial losses and can also have tragic outcomes. If you’ve suffered an injury in a truck accident, you may be wondering about your legal options. You’ll also probably be wondering about the potential settlement amount you may be entitled to receive. However, truck… Read more »

Types of Truck Accidents

18th November 2022

There are several different types of truck accidents, but they all have two things in common. They happen far too often, and they result in severe injuries and deaths far too often as well. North Dakota is actually one of the worst states in the nation for commercial track accident deaths, ranking No. 12. As… Read more »

What Happens if Your Truck Accident was Caused by a Defective Part - Sand Law ND What Happens if Your Truck Accident was Caused by a Defective Part?

9th March 2022

Truck accidents are, unfortunately, commonplace, not only in North Dakota but also in the rest of the United States. When this kind of accident occurs, the resulting injuries are often so devastating that victims and their families receive substantial sums of compensation. One of the reasons judgments tend to be much larger is that not… Read more »

Watch Out for an Increase in Truck Accidents Around the Holidays - Sand Law PLLC North Dakota Personal Injury Attorneys Watch Out for an Increase in Truck Accidents Around the Holidays

15th November 2021

There’s always a risk for a devastating collision between a car and a commercial truck, no matter what time of the year it may be. But the risk gets even higher during the holiday season. Icy roads, hurried drivers and exhausted truckers trying to make deadlines can combine for disastrous results. The experienced truck accident… Read more »