Bicycle crashes involving motor vehicles are not too common in Williston, given how small the population is. However, they still occur. If you are an accident victim, you probably have severe injuries and require some legal advice on what you should do next.
Call The Advocates. We will take on your bike accident claim and determine what is necessary to get you a fair settlement. Are medical expenses piling up? We will work to stop them from going to collections. Do you have property damage? We can help you get that fixed. Are insurance companies bothering you? We will take care of them.
We excel at improving the lives of injured cyclists. Our personal injury attorneys have a deep knowledge of personal injury law in North Dakota and will protect your legal rights.
Allow us to take on your bicycle accident claim so you can recover in peace.
Immediately after your accident, check for injuries
Contact The Advocates as soon as possible to begin the road to recovery
Get the damage on your bike assessed and repaired
Seek medical treatment as soon as you can
Once you’ve completed treatment, your attorney will compile your medical records
Your Advocate will send a demand letter to the other party
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.
The League of American Bicyclists ranked North Dakota 41st out of all 50 states for biking friendliness. The report card can help North Dakotan bicyclists understand the largest threats they might face when biking.
With so few people in North Dakota, crashes of all kinds are less frequent compared to other states. Based on data from 2023, the two most important data points to know are:
The damages you can seek depend on the details of your case. Every personal injury claim is different, so it is hard to say what you can sue for before we look into the nuances of your accident.
Generally, these are the types of damages a personal injury lawyer will help you seek:
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In North Dakota, the statute of limitations for personal injuries is six years. The process of getting your fair compensation is not fast, which is why our legal advice is to quickly start your case.
Responsibility for the claim must be established before any claim can begin. North Dakota uses modified comparative negligence for personal injury and property damage lawsuits. Fault is assigned as a percentage.
You cannot file a claim if you are more than 50% responsible for the accident. Imagine you run a red light through an intersection on your bike and get struck by a car that had a green light. In this case, you will likely be assigned the majority of the fault for the case and, therefore, cannot sue.
You might be assigned 25% of the blame. If your fault is under 51%, you can still file a claim, but your final settlement will be reduced by the percentage of your fault—in this example, the compensation you receive from the accident will be 75% of the final settlement.
You should hire a bike accident lawyer shortly after your bike crash. Cyclists often face much more serious injuries in accidents than motorists, which could make your case much more complex and longer.
Your first step towards a fair settlement will be calling The Advocates. One of our lawyers will do a free case evaluation with you. This is a time when you can explain exactly what happened, the repercussions of the accident, and any concerns you have. If you are happy with what the attorney says they can do for you, we can proceed with your case.
Our biggest priority is giving you the peace of mind to recover on your own terms without the stress of your claim hanging over your head. Your bicycle accident lawyer will direct any issues with the negligent driver’s insurance company away from you, help you access medical care, and fight for the compensation that you deserve.
With less than a million people in the state, North Dakota may feel like a difficult place to get the justice you deserve. Our attorneys understand this. They are locals who want to provide affordable legal services for their fellow citizens. You deserve it. You deserve an Advocate.
