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Seven years after hip surgery, a letter arrives: the manufacturer has recalled your implant. You thought that operation was behind you. Now you face questions about another procedure, your health and whether the manufacturer might be responsible. Here is how to make...
A hospital medication mistake does not automatically count as medical malpractice. To bring a valid claim, you usually need to show that a provider-patient relationship existed, that the provider failed to meet the accepted standard of care and that the mistake caused...
When a teenager begins driving in North Dakota, parents may wonder if they can be held responsible if their child causes an accident. Although parents are not automatically liable for their child's car accidents, certain circumstances can make them responsible for...
An injury linked to a medication, medical device or consumer product does not automatically mean you qualify for a mass tort. There is no universal test for whether an individual claim fits a particular mass tort. The answer depends on the litigation involved and the...
Trucks carrying heavy loads may travel for hours through Fargo and across North Dakota. But long hours on the road without enough rest can leave drivers tired. As a result, fatigue may affect a driver’s focus, reaction time and ability to make safe decisions. Federal...
North Dakota law generally does not require a passing driver to stop after witnessing a car accident. However, what happens after seeing a crash can raise important questions about safety, legal duties and Good Samaritan protections. Understanding these rules can help...
As a parent, few moments are as nerve-wracking as watching your teenager drive away for the first time. While earning a driver's license is an exciting milestone, it also brings significant responsibility and risk. Fortunately, there are concrete steps you can take to...
A surgery that does not go well or leaves you in pain is distressing and frustrating. However, a failed surgery by itself does not automatically mean medical malpractice occurred. Every surgery carries risks, and even good doctors can encounter unexpected issues. How...
An unexpected injury could turn your life upside down in seconds. While recovering, you might also need to navigate the legal process to seek compensation. Unfortunately even minor early missteps could seriously harm your claim. Critical errors to avoid Taking the...
After an elderly parent’s car accident, you may need to seek help with medical care, insurance and driving concerns while having less control than you expected. This is still a car accident issue first, but an older parent’s health, independence and decision-making...