Every year, lives are disrupted by the sudden death of a loved one. These tragedies occur in car accidents, medical malpractice, criminal acts, and a multitude of other ways.
Family members of the deceased person are left with pain and suffering. Throw into the mix the funeral expenses and medical bills, and the situation becomes increasingly stressful for the surviving family members.
The Advocates will not let this happen to you. Our mission has always been to provide you with North Dakota’s finest wrongful death lawyers. We have years of experience assisting our fellow North Dakotans.
Call us today, and together, we can begin your wrongful death lawsuit.
If another person’s negligence caused your loved one’s death, you may have a case
Contact The Advocates as soon as possible to begin your case
Gather relevant documents, like a death certificate and medical bills
Your attorney, with the assistance of other experts, will investigate the cause of death
Your attorney will negotiate with the other party in an attempt to settle out of court
If the other party refuses to settle, your attorney will represent you in court
You will pay nothing out-of-pocket when you hire an Advocate.
Your initial consultation with us is always 100% free. There are never any upfront costs or hidden fees.
Our attorneys work on a contingency basis, which means that our attorney fees are calculated as a percentage of your settlement. We do not get paid unless we win your case, and you receive a settlement.
For more information on how settlements and payment work, please see our contingency fee information page.
If the accident resulted in injuries or significant property damage, it is a good idea to contact a lawyer. An experienced personal injury attorney can help you navigate the claims process, which can be lengthy and complex.
Your attorney will gather evidence, keep track of your medical records, negotiate with insurance companies, and represent you in court if necessary.
The best way to know if you have a case is to speak with an attorney. The Advocates offer free consultations—you can speak with a qualified legal team to understand what your case is worth without paying a dime.
Every personal injury case is different. There is no one-size-fits-all solution to accident claims. The length of the claims process will depend on the severity of your injuries, the willingness of the other party to settle, the court’s caseload, and more.
In general, personal injury cases can take anywhere from several months to several years. It is important to contact an attorney as soon as possible to get your case started. Each state has a statute of limitations for personal injury cases, after which you will lose your right of action.
When you hire The Advocates, we will begin investigating your accident immediately while you finish medical treatment. Once all evidence and medical records have been compiled, your attorney will send a demand letter to the other party’s insurance company. At this point, negotiations will begin.
In many cases, a settlement can be reached during negotiations. If the other party refuses to make a fair offer, you may choose to file a suit. In the litigation phase, your attorney will represent you in court in front of a judge, jury, and/or arbitrator.
For nearly 30 years, The Advocates have helped thousands of personal injury victims receive fair compensation and care they deserve after their accidents, and we are prepared to do the same for you.
We can help you:
I was in an accident 3 years ago and had a very bad experience with the attorney back then I was in another accident last year and called the advocates mark and his team were amazing changed my view on accident attorneys they kept I'm touch with me every step of the way gave me authority on choices for myself I didn't have to go with what they said I could go against it and they still would have worked with me the same I had choices this time around I would always go with Mark I have even sent friends his way just cause I appreciate all the help and support the whole way threw.
My experience with the advocates was a good one. After being hit by a car on my motorcycle they helped me with a settlement with the insurance company to get the hospital bills paid. They were extremely helpful. They always answered any questions I had with in a day. Every email I sent was always responded to. If you unfortunately has to go through a injury by another person I would recommend them in helping you resolve any debt you have because if that injury. The Advocates were great to work with and help me get this unfortunate event behind me.
Steve and his crew at The Advocates were nothing short for amazing. They took my case after I was rear-ended resulting in neck surgery. Steve and company made sure all of the was taken care of and that I got the maximum compensation possible. I definitely recommend The Advocates
Mr. Brad Johnson, our lawyer; was Awesome! He was very informative, kept us up to date on my case with regular calls. He returned calls back to us within 24 hours or less. Brad Johnson is very courteous, honest, kind, and a pleasure to talk to and work with. There are very few Lawyers out there that could even come close to the high morals that Brad Johnson has and has shown towards us. We need more lawyers like Brad Johnson . If we ever needed a disability lawyer again in the future; it would be Brad Johnson and The Advocates Firm that he works at. We will definitely turn ALL of our family and friends towards this lawyer and firm; in a heartbeat!!!
I want to First say that I am truly thankful for the advocates Law Firm they have been a great service to me through this ordeal and Katie she is a tremendous lawyer someone that I would recommend she fights tooth and nail for her clients and the rest of the team they supported me to the fullest with that being said I would like to say for anyone who is trying to find an attorney to fight their case The Advocates is the way to go.
As if losing a loved one isn’t enough, wrongful deaths also bring loads of extra emotional and financial stress. You are due compensation for any damages inflicted on you.
In general, here is what people sue for:
Wrongful death cases are the result of various incidents. Here are the most common:
The Advocates are not here to send the responsible party to prison. That usually falls to prosecutors or district attorneys. Instead, our priority is protecting your financial and emotional well-being.
Our case will be a civil one, with the purpose of suing the party responsible to ensure you receive fair compensation.
If your loved one survived for some time before passing on, they probably ensured a lot of pain and suffering. They probably also had a personal injury claim going.
When they pass away, the deceased’s estate may still recover damages endured by the deceased.
This is called survival action. Our lawyers are personal injury attorneys who can help you with both a wrongful death claim and survival action.
A personal representative is the person responsible for managing a decedent’s estate. They are either appointed by the will or by the court if there is no will.
In the case of there not being a will, the court appoints a personal representative following a statutory priority list:
According to wrongful death law in North Dakota, you have two years to file a wrongful death case.
Our legal advice is to start the process quickly. You deserve a quick resolution and assurance that you will not experience financial distress from this loss.
The Advocates’ office location is in Williston, but we are here to serve everyone in North Dakota. Fargo, Minot, Bismark—anyone with a wrongful death claim is welcome here.
We are sorry for this terrible tragedy. We understand that the last thing you want to do is go through the hassle of the law. But you can rest assured knowing that after one quick call, your case will be in the hands of a wrongful death lawyer with years of experience.
You deserve it. You deserve an Advocate.
