If you’ve suffered serious car accident injuries, dial 1-701-224-0430 today. We will work to schedule a free initial consultation as soon as it is convenient for you.
Thousands of car accidents happen across the United States each year. In North Dakota there were over 14,000 crashes, 100 fatalities, and 4,258 injuries in 2019 alone (DOT). According to these statistics, every 2 hours one person was injured in a motor vehicle accident. Despite their unfortunate commonality, there is nothing about a car accident that makes filing a claim simple – except when a trusted personal injury law firm is allowed to step in and manage it.
At Maring Williams Law Office, we are proud to be the local name in Fargo for car accident claims of all sorts. If another driver struck you, regardless of the circumstances or complexities that seem to be present, we can take care of your personal injury case from start to finish. While you focus on your wellbeing and recovery, we dig into the details of your car accident case, including examining the available evidence, calculating damages, filing the claim, and so forth.
Take control of your car accident claim by working with friendly locals. Call 1-701-224-0430 or contact us online now and speak to our car accident lawyers serving Fargo.
In an ideal world, everyone who drives will take responsibility seriously. This is not the actual case, though, and negligent drivers are prevalent at all times and in all 50 states. The problems they cause result in various types of car accidents, each with different ways of finding and proving liability. Our car accident lawyers serving Fargo are well-versed in all types of car accident injury cases, so you know we can represent you.
The causes of many car accidents in Fargo are:
North Dakota uses comparative fault rules when handling car accident claims, which means any compensation you can recover will be reduced by your percentage of liability for your crash. As such, you need to focus on both your health and proof of liability after a collision. The more you can do upfront to minimize your liability, the more likely you are to recover a fair amount of compensation.
A few hints to remember to reduce your liability are:
In general, most settlements will increase in value depending on how serious your injuries are and how permanent the effects will be. Additionally, some settlements can increase in value if the responsible party was committing a criminal offense at the time of your accident (for example, driving drunk).
Every car accident settlement attempts to compensate victims for the emotional and monetary damages resulting from the accident. This includes:
Every settlement will be different based on the details of your case. If you would like a more comprehensive estimate of what your case may be worth, you should speak to our Fargo car accident injury lawyers.
If you were injured in a car accident, contact our Fargo car accident injury lawyers by calling (701) 224-0430 today!
In some cases you may have grounds to pursue punitive damages. However, this type of compensation is only available if the at-fault party acted deliberately with an intent to harm you, or if they demonstrated extreme disregard for the safety of others. In order to sue for punitive damages, this is something you will need to have your lawyer specifically ask for when filing a lawsuit against the responsible party.
The time limit for filing a car accident claim is known as the “statute of limitations.” This time limit will vary from one state to the next. In North Dakota, accident victims are required to file their claim within 6 years of the date of their car accident injury (ND Century Code section 28-01-16). This is for both property damage and personal injury claims.
If you have lost a loved one because of a Fargo car accident death and are filing a wrongful death claim on their behalf, you need to file your claim no more than 2 years after the date of their death (section 28-01-18).
In some cases, car accident injuries may not become apparent until 24 hours or several days after the accident occurs. These types of injuries are known as “latent” injuries.
Latent injuries are just one of many reasons you should see a doctor immediately after your accident. You should also refrain from telling insurance companies that you are uninjured until you have been checked for latent injuries.
Any car accident (whether serious or minor) has the potential to cause injuries. While some may be latent (like those listed above), others may appear immediately following the accident and require immediate medical attention:
When it comes to determining who should be held responsible for damages suffered in a car accident, North Dakota follows the no-fault insurance system. In other words, your own insurance should cover most of your own damages after an accident through a Personal Injury Protection Plan (PIP). One downside of this method is that you are unable to recover compensation for pain and suffering. However, if you have suffered serious injuries that have had a large impact on your life, you may be eligible to file a third-party claim against the other driver and recover compensation through their insurance company. In this kind of situation, you may also be able to recover compensation for pain and suffering.
When you decide to pursue a car accident lawsuit, you will go through three different phases in order to resolve your case:
We know that filing a car accident claim is an intimidating process, which is why we have dedicated so much of our law firm to making it simpler for our clients. North Dakota keeps a lengthy six-year statute of limitations on injury claims, but do not decide to use that full duration before filing your claim. The longer you wait, the more time you give the opposition to prepare a defense. By acting soon and reaching out to our law firm at your first opportunity, you can take the initiative and find peace of mind in knowing that your case is underway.
If you’ve suffered serious car accident injuries, dial 1-701-224-0430 today. We will work to schedule a free initial consultation as soon as it is convenient for you.
