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Man Died Near Valley City

April 30, 2015 By

On Saturday morning, April 25, a man from Litchville, N.D. died near Valley City when he suffered a medical condition while driving.

According to the state Highway Patrol the accident happened shortly before 10.30 a.m. on state Highway 1, around a mile south of the Interstate 94 ramp and two miles southwest of Valley City. Dennis Shape, aged 63 and his wife Diane, the same age were traveling northbound in a Chevy Silverado. Dennis Shape was driving when he suffered a medical condition, lost control of the car and went into the east ditch. The pickup continued moving for a few hundred yards more before coming to a stop when it hit a pile of rocks at the edge of a field.

A state trooper with a defibrillator tried to resuscitate Dennis and an ambulance crew continued when they arrived but he was already dead by the time he reached the hospital. Diane Shape suffered minor injuries.

The Highway Patrol said both were wearing seatbelts and the crash remains under investigation.

If you have been injured in an auto accident please call the Bismarck accident attorneys of Maring Williams Law Office, P.C. at (800) 492-5297 or contact us online today to schedule your free initial consultation.

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Fargo Man Killed in Two Vehicle Accident

March 29, 2015 By

On Friday, March 28, a Fargo man was killed in a two vehicle accident.

According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, the accident happened westbound on U.S. Highway 2 in Berthold . Scott Olsen, aged 42 and from Fargo, was driving a pickup and in front of him was a semi tractor, which was being driven by Justin Landis of Dagmar, Mont. The semi was pulling a grain trailer and it slowed down to make a left turn. Olsen then drove into the back of it. Emergency responders arrived at the scene but were unable to save Olsen who was declared dead.

Both Landis and a passenger in the pickup with Olsen were uninjured.

The reason why Olsen drove into the semi is not yet known and the accident is under investigation. The outcome of toxicology is also awaited.

If you have been injured in an auto accident please call the Bismarck accident attorneys of Maring Williams Law Office, P.C. at (800) 492-5297 or contact us online today to schedule your free initial consultation.

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New Improvements for U.S. Highway 85

February 28, 2015 By

The 2014 crash report for major North Dakota highways, prepared by the state Department of Transportation, has been published and shows that U.S. Highway 85, which is the artery through the state’s major oil production zone, is the top of all the lists for fatal accidents, injury accidents and property damage accidents.

The heaviest used roads by volume of traffic are parts of U.S. 85 as well as the Interstate 94 east of Valley City and Interstate 29 from Grand Forks through Fargo. That is not only for cars and standard trucks but in addition there are on average 200 permits issued every single day for oversize trucks to be able to travel on U.S. 85 which are usually for oil and gas and construction equipment.

The DOT is constantly looking for ways to improve safety on U.S. 85 and there is now a 42 mile stretch of four lanes between Watford City and Williston and bypass truck reliever routes around Watford City and Alexander. In addition they are looking at slowly speeds to 55 mph, and to install traffic signals, lighting and delineator reflectors on U.S. 85 where it intersects with N.D. Highway 68.

If you have been injured in an auto accident please call the Bismarck accident attorneys of Maring Williams Law Office, P.C. at (800) 492-5297 or contact us online today to schedule your free initial consultation.

Filed Under: road safety

Dangerous Products

February 9, 2015 By

Virtually any product can be defective, and you may be shocked to discover the dangerous products lurking in your home, at work, in your child’s school, or even inside your own body. The companies that make and sell defective products can be held financially responsible for the harm they cause, as can anyone along the supply chain. Often, the only deterrent these companies face is being held responsible by injury victims and their loved ones.

Dangerous Products

Examples of the types of products that are often defective leading to injury or death include:

  • Medical devices such as hip replacements and implanted defibrillators
  • Prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications
  • Automobiles
  • Heavy equipment
  • Machinery
  • Manufacturing equipment
  • Farming equipment
  • Commercial trucks and their parts, such as underride guards
  • Pet food
  • Human food
  • Toys
  • Other children’s products such as cribs and car seats
  • Clothing made of flammable materials
  • Clothing that poses a strangulation hazard
  • Electronics
  • Small appliances
  • E-cigarettes
  • Lawnmowers
  • Safety equipment, such as smoke alarms and fire extinguishers
  • Ladders and scaffolding
  • Power tools
  • Air tools
  • All-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
  • Building materials
  • Furnaces
  • Space heaters
  • Batteries in cell phones and other devices

Products that Have Not Been Recalled

Massive recalls make headlines, but a large portion of defective products are never recalled. A recall can certainly help support your claim, in a product liability case, but it is not necessary in order for you to have a strong case and win.

If you believe that your accident or injuries were caused by a defective product, please call the Bismarck dangerous product attorneys of Maring Williams Law Office, P.C. at (800) 492-5297 or contact us online today to schedule your free initial consultation.

 

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