North Dakota's serious injury threshold is the line most adjusters are working toward. Treatment that stops just short of it can erase the pain and suffering part of a claim.

Insurance companies undervalue North Dakota car accident claims by disputing who caused the crash, by...

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...

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,...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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.

How much is a car accident injury...

Commercial vehicle crashes require proving that the driver, trucking company, or another party failed to act with reasonable care. Evidence is critical to establishing your claim.

After a commercial truck crash, you're left dealing with painful injuries, mounting bills, and a trucking company that has...