If you’re starting a new business, you may be doing it with a business partner. Many people want to be entrepreneurs, but they know they need assistance or they want to bring on someone with other business skills, financial resources or something of this nature. They decide to start a partnership where they both work together as co-owners. If you’re thinking of doing this, then you want to draft a partnership agreement. This can help to define your business relationship and protect the company from disputes. Below are three things you may want to put in the agreement. Questions about payment F ..read more

A car accident can leave you burdened both physically and financially – and it may seem like the claims process is dragging on forever. Unfortunately, there’s no easy way to tell how long it will be before your claim is finally resolved. North Dakota law requires insurers to either approve or deny a claim in “a reasonable time,” but the meaning of that phrase isn’t exactly clear – and every situation is different.  It could be a few months – or several years The vast majority of car accident claims are settled through negotiated agreements, but there’s no huge rush to settle since North D ..read more

Accidents can happen anywhere, even in places we consider safe, like hotels. This raises the question, though, of when responsibility might fall on the hotel owner if an accident occurs on their premises. Finding the answer and establishing fault hinges on several factors that determine hotel liability in such situations. Negligence in maintenance Hotel owners have a duty to maintain their premises in a safe condition for guests. If they fail to repair known hazards or neglect routine maintenance, they could be liable for accidents. For instance, if a guest slips and falls on a wet floor that ..read more

Distracted driving is a serious issue. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that distractions play a role in over 3,000 fatal accidents every year. Driving distractions can be broken down into three categories, manual distractions, visual distractions and cognitive distractions. Manual distractions include things like eating, drinking and using a cell phone. Visual distractions may include billboards, people on the sidewalk and brightly colored vehicles. Cognitive distractions are often overlooked because of the lack of a physical element, but driving i ..read more

Fatigued driving is dangerous for anyone. It could cause them to nod off behind the wheel and entirely lose control of the car. But even if they stay awake, it can impact their decision-making ability and their reaction times. This is especially serious when it happens to truck drivers. After all, a semi-truck is much taller than the cars around it and weighs up to 80,000 pounds. If a truck driver causes an accident, it is the people in those surrounding vehicles who are most likely to be injured or even killed in the crash. How often does fatigue play a role? Some studies looked at large truc ..read more

In urban environments, where bicycles and automobiles share the roadways, dooring is a common and potentially hazardous occurrence. This term refers to opening a vehicle door directly into the path of an oncoming cyclist. Dooring often results in collisions and serious injuries. It is crucial for drivers and cyclists to understand the concept of dooring, its associated risks and the precautions to help prevent such incidents. The anatomy of dooring Dooring typically transpires when a motorist parked parallel to the road opens their vehicle’s door without adequately checking for approaching cyc ..read more

Chemical burns can happen in a variety of situations, from accidental exposure to common household chemicals to accidents in nail and hair salons. While the severity of a chemical burn can depend on the type of the chemical involved, the amount of exposure someone suffers and whether the chemical was a liquid or gas, the consequences can be extreme. Some common complications include the following. Tissue necrosis Chemical burns can lead to tissue necrosis, where the affected skin and underlying bodily tissue may die. This can result in the need for painful surgical intervention, such as debrid ..read more

Besides physical injuries, a car accident can lead to psychological effects. Since it’s a traumatic event, a crash can trigger psychological responses that can potentially affect your life for a long time. Here is how this can happen: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Anyone who has experienced or witnessed a traumatic event, such as an accident, can develop PTSD (re-experiencing the trauma). Common symptoms of PTSD include flashbacks, nightmares, mood fluctuations and severe anxiety. These symptoms can trigger other effects, such as insomnia (trouble falling asleep), mood fluctuations and ..read more

In the heart of agricultural landscapes, where fields stretch endlessly under the open sky, farmers toil to cultivate food. Yet, amid the serene beauty of the countryside, the daily grind of farming comes with its own set of challenges. Some of these can lead to unexpected injuries for farm workers. Machinery mishaps Farm machinery, the backbone of modern agriculture, presents a significant risk to workers. From tractors to combine harvesters, the powerful equipment used in farming can cause severe injuries. Common incidents include falls, entanglements and collisions. Slips, trips and falls T ..read more

There’s a new wave of people who are prioritizing cycling over using their cars. This not only helps people stay fit by giving them a daily dose of exercise each day but it’s also cheaper and can help the economy. However, many places don’t make it possible for cyclists to stay safe on the road. The biggest worry that many cyclists have is getting in an accident with a vehicle. People in cars are often unaffected by accidents with people on bicycles. The size of a car, seatbelts and airbags often protect drivers from severe injuries. But, cyclists are often left with nothing more than a flimsy ..read more