North Dakota Truck Accident Attorneys

If you were seriously injured in a semi truck accident, or a family member was killed in a collision involving a big rig or 18 wheeler in North Dakota you need to discuss the details and circumstances with a qualified North Dakota truck accident attorney. TruckAccidentAttorneyNetwork.org has assembled a database of truck accident law firms who focus their practice on representing clients involved in serious & catastrophic injuries, or the families of those killed in semi truck accidents.

The attorneys and law firms represented on this page have shown the following qualifications and experience:

All attorneys listed must have litigated a minimum of 5 truck accident cases to successful conclusion (settlement or verdict).
Each attorney must be licensed and in good standing for at least 10 years.
100% of their practice must be personal injury, with a focus on motor vehicle collisions.

What City Did the Truck Accident Occur?

North Dakota Truck & Bus Accident Statistics

According to the FARS Encyclopedia, in North Dakota reported that there were 17 of the 145 vehicles involved in fatal accidents (or 11.7%) in 2010 were large trucks. That figure is down from the year prior, where North Dakota, saw 169 vehicles involved in fatal crashes, 28 of which (16.6%) were large trucks. However, in 2011, that number jumped up to 32 large trucks involved in fatal crashes. This seems to indicate that safety regulations & traffic laws in North Dakota either aren’t as effective as we’d hope, or that truck drivers, their employers (carriers), or other drivers are practicing unsafe behaviors. New technology in trucking safety will help mitigate damages, prevent injuries or collisions altogether, but for the victims and their families the problem seems to be escalating.

Statute of Limitations for Truck Accidents in North Dakota

Generally, In North Dakota, you can find the statute of limitations that will apply to almost all lawsuits arising from a car accident at North Dakota Century Code section 28-01-16. Under this law, you have six years to turn to the state’s civil court system for a remedy after any kind of personal injury or property damage caused by someone else. – this is inclusive of most personal injury claims (Source: Nolo). A statute of limitation is a reasonable length of time that a plaintiff has to bring an action against a defendant. This varies based on state, and the type of incident: civil or criminal.

Pursuing a Truck Accident Injury or Wrongful Death Lawsuit in North Dakota

If you or a family member was seriously injured, or if a family member was killed in a truck accident you should seek the advice and representation of a skilled and experienced North Dakota truck accident law firm. TruckAccidentAttorneyNetwork.org has organized a database of attorneys who focus their practice on Motor Vehicle accidents, with significant experience litigating trucking collisions.

*Disclaimer: The information on this page was accurate at the time of publishing, but laws & regulations change and this page may not have been updated. You should not interpret this information as legal advice, nor take or delay any legal action based on information you read on this page or any page on this website. In all legal matters you should consult with a qualified attorney in your state before making any decisions.