Belle Fourche Personal Injury Law Blog
Who is responsible if I get hurt at a state or national park?
Summer in South Dakota means the opportunity to get out and explore the exceptional natural beauty the Great Plains has to offer. Every year, local visitors and tourists find their way to Black Hills or head west to visit Devils Tower in Wyoming. Whether hiking with...
Vehicles and machinery cause many oil and gas worker injuries
Every career path carries unique risks for the health and safety of workers following it. Some of those risks are more obvious and well-known than others. In the oil and gas industry, many people would likely point to explosions and fires as major sources of risk to...
Drowsy driving is avoidable: Here are some tips that can help
Driver fatigue is one of the biggest issues on the road. When a driver is tired, they may not pay attention well. They may start to nod off, and they could end up leaving their lane. In a worst-case scenario, drowsiness behind the wheel could lead to a serious or...
The dangers of chemical exposure in the oil and gas industry
Many are aware of the dangers of heavy equipment and strenuous tasks in the oil and gas industries. They may not be aware, though, that some of the most serious dangers may be in the air around them. Chemical exposure puts workers at serious risk, and the CDC notes...
What are the most common swimming pool-related injuries?
Summer is the perfect time for swimming, especially in South Dakota’s hot, muggy weather. The state’s numerous lakes, rivers and swimming holes are popular options, but many people prefer to swim in public or private pools. Swimming pools do not have dangerous...
5 tips to stay safe on your motorcycle
South Dakota is known for its great motorcycle riding, especially throughout the Black Hills. Whether you are joining thousands of rider at Sturgis or taking a solo trip through the mountains, however, you want to make it back home safely. When the highways become...
Is carbon monoxide poisoning still an issue in mines?
One of the largest and most misunderstood issues in early mining was carbon monoxide poisoning. In mild doses, it can just lead to dizziness or headaches. In high doses, though, it can be fatal. It is tasteless and odorless, so miners often did not know they were...
The trend with wildfires is certainly cause for concern
Wildfires have always been a problem and can be devastating. They can ruin land for years to come, destroy structures in a matter of minutes and take lives. They often sweep quickly through dry land, and it may take hundreds or thousands of acres of destruction before...
Tired eyes take lives: Drowsiness is a concern for truckers
If there is anything that could cause a crash, it’s a driver who is asleep behind the wheel. Drivers who aren’t watching the road or who are struggling to stay awake aren’t driving safely, and they’re putting many other people’s lives in danger. To help address the...
Warning: Grain bin accidents are on the rise
South Dakota has a proud farming tradition, and farmers are used to rolling with both the good times and the bad. Unfortunately, the wet, cold weather we had in 2019 has contributed to already-existing storage problems, and that has led to an increasing number of...
