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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

The crash...

In multi-vehicle truck accidents, North Dakota’s modified comparative negligence rule means each driver’s fault impacts damage recovery. It's crucial to gather evidence and file claims quickly, as delays can weaken your case against multiple insurers.

In North Dakota, when multiple vehicles are involved in a...

In North Dakota's harsh winter conditions, always prioritize safety after a truck accident by moving to a safe location and documenting the scene thoroughly. Timely action can significantly impact your recovery and help build a strong case if needed.

Winter truck accidents in North Dakota...

Crashes involving delivery trucks are becoming more common across North Dakota. As online shopping increases, so does the number of large commercial vehicles on our roads. If you’ve been hit by a delivery truck—whether Amazon, UPS, FedEx, or another company—you may be wondering how to protect your legal rights and recover compensation.

From oil hauls in the Bakken to grain loads rolling east on Highway 2, commercial trucks are part of daily life in North Dakota. With agriculture, energy, and freight all relying on heavy transport, it’s no surprise these vehicles are a constant on our rural roads and interstates.

In...