August 29, 2016

Reasons You Shouldn’t Wait to Call an Estate Planning Lawyer

Estate planning is something most people avoid, but consulting with an experienced estate-planning lawyer is something you should do sooner rather than later, for these reasons: Death No matter how good your health is now, you can never be sure when you will die. If you pass away without a […]

August 25, 2016

Injured in an Auto Accident? Know Your Rights

Whenever a motorist operates an automobile, they are expected to exercise reasonable care not to injure others, and the failure to do so may be considered negligence. A person who drives in a negligent manner may be obligated to pay for any damages that he or she causes. An injured […]

August 23, 2016

Inattentional Blindness: When the Obvious Isn’t So Obvious

When drivers focus on a task that demands their attention (texting, for example), they often fail to notice unexpected objects and events that occur in full view, such as a pedestrian or another car in their path. This phenomenon is known as inattentional blindness. In 2011, psychologists at the University […]

August 19, 2016

Tatum O’Brien Lindbo Named to the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys

We are pleased and proud to announce that Tatum O’Brien Lindbo has been named to the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys. A graduate of the University of North Dakota Law School, Tatum specializes in criminal law, personal injury, and general litigation. To read more about her latest achievement, read the full press […]

August 17, 2016

Four Ways to Recognize a Traumatic Brain Injury

Traumatic brain injury, or TBI, occurs when a sudden trauma causes damage to the brain and disrupts brain function. The trauma can occur in one of two ways: when the head suddenly and violently hits an object, or when an object pierces the skull and damages brain tissue. According to […]

August 15, 2016

Why Pedestrians, Bicyclists, and Large Trucks Can be a Dangerous Mix

Fatalities among pedestrians and bicyclists in collisions with large trucks increased at a faster rate than the overall truck-related crash fatalities recorded from 2009 to 2013, according to a federal study. From the report, pedestrian fatalities in crashes with large trucks increased 30 percent from 2009 to 2013, while total […]

August 11, 2016

What is Medical Pay Coverage, and Do I Really Need It?

With car insurance premiums rising, some people have cut corners by dropping medical payments coverage, commonly known as med pay, from their policy, especially if they have health insurance. But is dropping med pay really a good idea? The Benefits of Medical Payments Coverage Med-pay is an optional addition to […]

August 9, 2016

Can Online Chats Be Used as Evidence in Court?

Social media connects people on a global level, allowing them to share photos and information with family and friends in real time. It also provides huge amounts of evidence that might be relevant to a variety of litigation matters, and courts are routinely are asked to determine the admissibility of […]

August 8, 2016

O’Keeffe O’Brien Lyson Attorneys Firm Partners with Red River Valley Boys & Girls Club

(Fargo, ND) – On a hot and muggy summer night in Fargo, North Dakota the law firm of O’Keeffe O’Brien Lyson Attorneys showed up in full-force to help host the annual Night to Unite Neighborhood celebration at the Red River Valley (Fargo) Boys & Girls Club. This was in support of […]

August 4, 2016

Things a Child Custody Lawyer Can Do (That You Probably Can’t)

A divorce is an extremely difficult time, and a divorce attorney is much better equipped to handle the many issues that can crop up, including child custody. Here are some things an experienced child custody attorney can do that you likely cannot: Negotiate with the Other Side – Calmly No […]

August 1, 2016

Who Legally Owns Your Facebook Posts?

While Facebook users may believe that they own the content they post on the platform, the legal reality is a little different. Facebook’s Legal Terms of Service If you read Facebook’s legal terms of service, you’ll find that you technically own all of the content and information you post there, […]

August 2016