Can Cell Phone Records Help Prove Distracted Driving?

Posted on October 13, 2026

Cell phone records prove that a driver's device was active, not what the driver was doing with it. Federal law lets a carrier release the connection records to a private party but not the message contents.

Sometimes, yes. Cell phone records can help show that...

Can Multiple Contractors Be Liable for the Same Oilfield Accident?

Posted on October 7, 2026

North Dakota splits fault by percentage, and each company pays only the share assigned to it. Naming every responsible contractor is what makes a full recovery possible.

Yes. When several companies share an oilfield site, North Dakota law can hold more than one of them...

Who Is Responsible for Maintaining Guardrails at North Dakota Oilfields?

Posted on October 5, 2026

Federal law puts the guardrail duty on every employer whose workers are exposed to the fall, and a North Dakota oil pad commonly holds several employers at once. Workers' compensation normally closes the door on your employer, but it does not reach every company on the site.

Can Deleted ELD Data Be Recovered After a North Dakota Truck Accident?

Posted on October 1, 2026

Deleted rarely means gone. A carrier whose drivers use electronic logs must keep a backup copy on a separate device for six months, and federal rules forbid erasing the original records.

Often, yes. Records from a truck's electronic logging device that appear to be erased...

Liabilities for Injuries Due to a Defective Rental Car in North Dakota

Posted on September 25, 2026

Federal law shields a rental company from liability based on ownership alone, but that shield does not apply where the company's own negligence caused the harm.

You rented a car for a trip to Williston or a weekend in Medora. You did not choose it,...

Can You Sue If a Road Hazard Caused Your Crash?

Posted on September 18, 2026

Whether you can sue after a road-hazard crash depends on what caused the hazard and who was responsible for the road. Claims against a city, county, or the state carry much shorter deadlines than claims against another driver.

Yes, you may be able to sue...

Signs You Have a Valid Car Accident Injury Claim

Posted on September 10, 2026

In North Dakota's no-fault system, you likely have a valid claim against the at-fault driver when someone else caused the crash, your share of the blame is under 50 percent, and your injury is serious, meaning it caused a lasting disability or more than $2,500 in medical bills.

Who Is Responsible for Truck Maintenance Failures?

Posted on September 2, 2026

Federal law makes the trucking company primarily responsible for keeping its trucks safe, but a driver, repair shop, or parts maker can share the blame when poor maintenance causes a crash.

Responsibility for a truck maintenance failure usually falls on the trucking company, but the...

Recorded Statements After Truck Accidents: Should You Give One?

Posted on August 24, 2026

You are not legally required to give a recorded statement to the trucking company's insurer after a North Dakota truck accident. You can politely decline and let an attorney handle the call.

No. After a truck accident in North Dakota, you are not legally required...

Can You Sue if a Trucking Company Hired an Unsafe Driver?

Posted on August 17, 2026

Yes. In North Dakota you can often sue a trucking company directly for negligently hiring, keeping, or entrusting a truck to an unsafe driver, separate from any claim against the driver who hit you.

Yes. In North Dakota, you can often sue the trucking company...