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State-specific legal information for truck accident cases in North Dakota. Find attorneys who understand North Dakota law, statute of limitations, and fault rules.
How North Dakota Compares: Truck Accident Statistics & Legal Impact
North Dakota vs. National Average
Comparing truck accident statistics
Source: FMCSA Large Truck and Bus Crash Facts 2022
Fault System Impact
Example: If you're 30% at fault
Under North Dakota's System:
You can recover 70% of damages since your fault is below the 50% threshold.
Statute of Limitations
6 years
Personal injury claims
Wrongful death: 2 years
Fault System
North Dakota follows modified comparative negligence with a 50% bar. You cannot recover if you are 5...
Damage Caps
No Caps
North Dakota does not cap compensatory damages in personal injury cases. Both ec...
Settlement Calculator
Estimate your potential case value for North Dakota
Past and future medical costs
Lost income and earning capacity
Based on injury severity (1 = minor, 5 = catastrophic)
North Dakota uses modified comparative 50 negligence system, your 0% fault may prevent recovery. Consult an attorney immediately to review your options.
$135,000 - $225,000
Actual settlements vary based on evidence, defendant conduct, and case-specific factors
North Dakota Statute of Limitations
Personal Injury Claims
6 years
From the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline bars your claim permanently.
Wrongful Death Claims
2 years
From the date of death to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Family members must act quickly.
Legal citation: N.D. Cent. Code § 28-01-16
Don't Wait Until the Deadline
Even though you have 6 years, trucking companies can legally destroy ELD data and logs after 6 months. Contact an attorney immediately to preserve evidence. Read more about statute of limitations exceptions.
North Dakota Fault System
North Dakota follows modified comparative negligence with a 50% bar. You cannot recover if you are 50% or more at fault. If less than 50% at fault, your recovery is reduced by your fault percentage.
What This Means for Your Case
Under North Dakota's modified comparative negligence rule, insurance companies will fight to assign you enough fault to bar recovery. Your attorney must effectively prove the truck driver's greater responsibility for the accident.
Legal citation: N.D. Cent. Code § 32-03.2-02
North Dakota Damage Caps
North Dakota does not cap compensatory damages in personal injury cases. Both economic and non-economic damages can be recovered in full. The state's no-fault insurance system affects how claims are processed.
High-Risk Truck Routes in North Dakota
Major highways with elevated truck accident rates
Interstate 94
East-west corridor across North Dakota connecting Minnesota to Montana.
Interstate 29
North-south corridor along eastern North Dakota connecting South Dakota to Canada.
US Highway 85
Oil field corridor through the Bakken region with heavy truck traffic.
Safety Tip: If you were injured on one of these high-risk routes, evidence preservation is critical. Dashboard cameras, witness statements, and electronic logging device (ELD) data can prove negligence.
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Primary Sources:
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