After a car accident, you may be left feeling angry, confused, or worried about the future. Between injuries, emotional anguish, and financial damages, it is easy to feel like your life has been flipped upside down.
You’re not alone. The personal injury attorneys with The Advocates will be there for you. We have been representing car accident victims for nearly three decades, and we are ready to help you too. From the moment you contact us, we will be by your side to listen to your story, help you build your case, and fight for a fair settlement for your damages.
If you’ve been injured by a negligent driver and need an experienced personal injury lawyer for your accident claim, contact The Advocates today for a free consultation.
Immediately after your accident, check for injuries
Contact The Advocates as soon as possible to begin the road to recovery
Seek medical attention as soon as you can
Get any property damage assessed and repaired
Once you've completed treatment, your case can move forward
Your Advocate will send a demand letter to the other party
Not every accident requires an attorney. However, 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 build your case, keep track of your medical records, negotiate with insurance companies, and represent you in court if necessary. Studies have shown that accident victims who hire a personal injury lawyer can receive settlements up to 3.5 times larger than if they settled on their own.
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. Once you have decided to hire an Advocate, we will investigate your accident to firmly establish liability.
Your initial consultation with us is always 100% free. There are never any upfront costs or hidden fees when you hire The Advocates.
Our attorneys work on a contingency basis, which means that our attorney fees are calculated as a percentage of your settlement. You will not pay us unless we win your case, and you receive a settlement.
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 a few years. It’s 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 the compensation and care they deserve after their accidents, and we are prepared to do the same for you.
We can help you:
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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.
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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.
Depending on the nature of your accident, car accident injuries can range from mild to life-threatening. Some common vehicle collision injuries include:
The absolute speed limit on rural interstates in North Dakota is 75 miles per hour on interstate highways (I-94 and I-29). On four-lane and two-lane highways, divided or undivided, the maximum speed limit is 70 miles per hour.
Speed limits are set based on the following factors:
The North Dakota Department of Transportation defines three types of distracted driving:
Some activities, such as texting, fall under all three categories. Others, like talking to passengers, do not require the use of your hands or eyes, but can still lengthen your reaction time and increase your risk of a crash.
Texting is against state law for drivers of all ages. Motorists under the age of 18 may not use any kind of handheld device, including cell phones, for any purpose.
More than 40% of car accidents in North Dakota involve alcohol. This is one of the worst rates of impaired driving in the nation.
In the state of North Dakota, the legal blood alcohol concentration limit for drivers of passenger cars is 0.08, and for commercial vehicle drivers it is 0.04. However, even if a motorist’s BAC is lower than the legal limit, if their ability to drive safely is impacted due to the use of alcohol or drugs, they may still be charged with a DUI.
For a first or second offense, a DUI is considered a Class B misdemeanor, and may come with jail time of up to 10 days and fines up to $1,500. A third offense is a Class A misdemeanor that comes with 120 days in jail and a $2,000 fine. Any subsequent offense is considered a Class C felony with penalties of 1 year in jail and required participation in rehabilitation programs.
In the case of a drunk driving accident, the at-fault driver is typically the impaired motorist (although drivers can share fault in North Dakota). If you’ve been in a car crash with a drunk driver, contact a North Dakota car accident attorney with The Advocates to get started on the road to recovery.
North Dakota Century Code 39-08-04 states that any driver involved in an accident that results in injury or death must remain at the scene of the accident, exchange information with the other driver, and render reasonable assistance to any injured person.
If you’ve been involved in a motor vehicle accident, be sure to do the following:
For any personal injury case, a plaintiff only has a certain amount of time to file their claim. After that time period is up, they lose their right of action. This is referred to as the statute of limitations.
North Dakota has a relatively long statute of limitations for car accident cases, at 6 years from the date of injury. However, it is a good idea to file your claim much sooner than that. Personal injury cases can take a long time to settle, so it is a good idea to give yourself as much time as possible before the statute of limitations is up. As soon as you think you may have a case, contact a personal injury lawyer so they may begin working on your claim.
If you were injured in a car accident, you will need to prove that the other driver was at fault in order to receive any damages. North Dakota is a comparative negligence state, meaning that you must be found less responsible for the accident than the other driver(s) in order to receive a settlement. Your claim will be reduced depending on how much responsibility you are found to have had in causing the accident.
Insurance companies will often do everything in their power to avoid paying you a fair settlement for your personal injury claim. Attempting to fight these multi-million dollar companies on your own can be a frustrating and sometimes even futile endeavor.
The Advocates’ auto accident attorneys have been fighting insurance providers for decades, and we understand how difficult it can be. We know how to get you fair compensation for your injuries and other damages, so you can focus on feeling better.
From your free initial consultation to the day your case is settled, your Advocate will be by your side to listen to your story, provide sound legal advice, and fight for your rights under the law. You deserve an attorney who cares about all aspects of your recovery. You deserve an Advocate.
