What If a Truck Accident Was Caused by Defective Parts?

Posted on July 23, 2026

When a defective part causes a truck crash, the parts maker, the truck manufacturer, and a trucking company that ignored a known defect can all be held responsible. North Dakota gives most injury victims six years to file, but evidence disappears far sooner.

Sorting out...

Filing a Personal Injury Claim As a Passenger in a Crash

Posted on July 14, 2026

In North Dakota, an injured passenger is covered by the no-fault benefits of the vehicle they were riding in, regardless of who caused the crash, and can pursue the at-fault driver directly once the injury meets North Dakota's serious-injury threshold, which includes having medical bills over $2,500.

What Happens If a Driver Hits a Pedestrian in a Crosswalk?

Posted on July 1, 2026

In North Dakota, a driver who fails to yield to a pedestrian crossing within a crosswalk is usually at fault, but the state’s no-fault insurance system means no-fault (PIP) coverage usually pays your medical bills first, no matter who caused the crash.

A pedestrian struck...

How Do Courts Calculate Compensation for Loss of Companionship?

Posted on June 12, 2026

North Dakota law recognizes loss of society and companionship as a recoverable noneconomic damage in both personal injury and wrongful death cases, but each type of claim follows its own separate rules about who may bring it and how any recovery is distributed. There is no fixed formula;...

Are Farm Owners Responsible for Injuries to Employees?

Posted on June 9, 2026

North Dakota is one of 15 states that exempts farms from mandatory workers’ compensation coverage. That gap can leave injured agricultural employees without WSI benefits, but it also opens the door to a direct negligence claim against the farm owner.

You start the day fueling...

Warning Signs of Hydrogen Sulfide Exposure

Posted on June 4, 2026

Hydrogen sulfide kills fast and quietly. Once your nose stops smelling rotten eggs, the gas is still there and you have just lost the warning. Recognizing the early symptoms can save your life and your co-workers’ lives.

The earliest warning signs of hydrogen sulfide (H2S)...

Do All Personal Injury Cases in North Dakota Go to Court?

Posted on June 1, 2026

Most personal injury claims in North Dakota settle long before a courtroom is involved. Filing a lawsuit does not mean your case will go to trial. It often means the insurance company finally starts negotiating in good faith.

The crash happened in February on a...

Car Accident Claim Process in Grand Forks

Posted on May 1, 2026

North Dakota's no-fault rules don't prevent you from suing. Instead, they just set the bar for pursuing claims. Meeting the $2,500 medical expense threshold or the 60-day disability threshold opens the door to a full personal injury claim against the at-fault driver.

You're past the...

What to Do if You’re Injured by Farm Machinery During Planting Season

Posted on April 20, 2026

Agricultural employers in North Dakota are generally exempt from mandatory workers’ compensation coverage, and many do not carry it. If you’re injured by farm machinery, a third‑party liability claim may be a key path to compensation.

Planting season puts enormous time pressure on North Dakota...

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Should I Talk to the Insurance Company After My Accident?

Posted on April 17, 2026

You are not legally required to speak with the other driver’s insurance company after an accident in North Dakota. Things you say can be used to reduce or deny your claim.

That call from the insurance adjuster isn't as friendly as it sounds. In most...