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;...
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Are Farm Owners Responsible for Injuries to Employees?
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.
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Warning Signs of Hydrogen Sulfide Exposure
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.
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Do All Personal Injury Cases in North Dakota Go to Court?
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.
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Car Accident Claim Process in Grand Forks
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.
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What to Do if You’re Injured by Farm Machinery During Planting Season
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.
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Planting season puts enormous time pressure on North Dakota...
Should I Talk to the Insurance Company After My Accident?
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.
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That call from the insurance adjuster isn't as friendly as it sounds. In most...
How North Dakota Construction Workers Can File a Third-Party Claim
Workers’ compensation covers medical bills and partial lost wages, but it doesn’t cover pain and suffering. A third-party claim may allow you to recover the full scope of your damages.
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You’re halfway through a shift when a piece of equipment fails, a scaffold gives way,...
How Much Compensation Can I Get for a Car Accident Injury?
Car accident compensation in North Dakota depends on several factors including injury severity, medical costs, and whether you meet the threshold to step outside the state’s no-fault system. An attorney can help you pursue every dollar you’re owed.
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Can You Sue for PTSD After a Serious Car or Truck Accident?
PTSD can be a compensable injury in North Dakota personal injury claims when it is properly documented and tied to the crash and your other injuries or losses. You may be able to pursue compensation for emotional trauma caused by another driver’s negligence.
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