While on the road, you may encounter a variety of obstacles and situations that you did not expect, especially if you are riding a motorcycle. Knowing the factors that can lead to an accident is important so that you can stay safe. Leaving items on the road According to the United States Department of Transportation,...
Whether you operate tractors on a farm or own, operate and/or manage a farm, it is important that you understand the risks associated with tractors and what you can do to reduce injury and death. One of the greatest risks of operating a tractor is tractor overturn. Tractor overturns are the leading cause of fatal...
It is virtually impossible to drive in the Fargo-Moorhead area without passing at least one tractor-trailer. After all, I-29 and I-94 are major commercial thoroughfares that allow for the transportation of goods throughout both the U.S. and Canada. Commercial truck drivers must undergo regular physicals and health screenings to be certain they are healthy enough...
As a business owner, one of your most important jobs is to grow your business connections. This is what keeps you going, what keeps the name of your business fresh in people’s minds and what brings old clients back again and again. As such, a disruption like a business dispute could potentially create big ripples...
If you provide construction services or any type of home improvement work to customers, you usually secure a contract that outlines payment. When the customer refuses to pay, it leaves you in a bad position. One option you may have, according to the North Dakota Century Code, is to secure a construction lien. Qualifications You...
Many fatal and nonfatal North Dakota truck crashes share similar characteristics in common. So, recognizing common causes of modern-day truck crashes should help safety advocates and transportation officials work to reduce them. Research shows that one of the most common contributing factors to today’s truck crashes is air brake failure, which has a hand in...
Preparing to buy a home can bring feelings of excitement and maybe even some uncertainty. Because you are not the only interested buyer, you may want to do things to improve your appeal to sellers. Pre-approval for a home mortgage loan is one strategy you may use to get the upper hand. Understanding how pre-approval...
When you suffer from a blow to the head, it is important to keep an immediate eye out for potential signs of a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Though some signs will manifest in swift and obvious ways, others may take hours or even days to manifest. Knowing the red flags allows you to take quick...
Closing a North Dakota business typically has legal and financial implications. Putting up a closed sign and ceasing operations is only one side of the equation. If your company has fulfilled its purpose, you want to retire but have no buyer, or there is no need to stay open, dissolving it is a simple way...
Doctors measure the severity of a burn by degrees. Many people are aware of first through third-degree burns because they are the most common burns. However, the burn scale actually goes higher. It is possible to suffer a fourth-degree burn, which would constitute a serious medical emergency. If you work in an oil field or...
