Many oil rig workers in North Dakota work around areas with risks of high falls. This includes climbing up on derricks as needed or walking along high scaffolds around an oil refinery. A fall from such a height may yield catastrophic injuries. When the fall results is...
To function normally, your brain requires a steady supply of nutrient-rich and oxygenated blood. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, stroke is a serious medical condition that happens when something interrupts the flow of blood to the brain. Hypertension, high...
It is not uncommon for oil field workers to suffer injuries when working on rigs or driving to them. While some injuries are immediately apparent, others can take hours, days or weeks to make their presence known. Internal bleeding might fall into the latter category....
A sudden moment of whiplash or a heavy object falling onto your head can leave you feeling worse as time goes on. You may not immediately notice serious signs that you are dealing with brain trauma right away. Understanding the symptoms and detecting a traumatic brain...
When you get into an accident, recovery is going to cost money. That is the same whether your injury happens on the road, on the job or even at the grocery store. Getting compensation, unfortunately, involves a lot of people who do not really understand medicine or...
The main reason that people pursue personal injury lawsuits is to get compensation for their injuries. This often comes after an insurance company or a responsible party refuses to pay a fair amount. The more severe an injury is, the harder these big companies fight...
Traffic deaths are on the rise across North Dakota and the nation, but research shows that some states are more dangerous to drive in than others. Many different factors help determine how dangerous a state is for driving, including the percentage of drivers living in...
Life-altering injuries can happen at work, especially in the oil field industry. The Journal of Petroleum Technology reports more injuries and deaths occurred in 2021 than in 2020. Educating workers about the potential risks at work may help them avoid getting hurt....
If a road collision occurs, are rear passengers in a vehicle just as safe as occupants in the front seat? Recent studies hint that they are not as a widening gap continues regarding the protection provided to front- and back-seat passengers. In its recent crash tests...
Working in the oil fields is difficult and dangerous and can lead to accidents with significant injuries. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issues warnings about oil and gas extraction hazards and recommends safety measures for companies and...