Car Accidents

One of the most common rear-end accident injuries is whiplash, which occurs when your neck suddenly snaps back and forth. This whip-like motion can tear or overstretch the neck’s soft tissues and muscles. Whiplash symptoms aren’t always immediately obvious. Sometimes they take hours or even days to manifest, and can last several weeks or even…

Car accidents are stressful under any circumstances. Finding out that the driver who hit you doesn’t even have the required insurance isn’t going to make you feel any better. You’ll probably find yourself worrying about how you’re going to manage to pay for your car repairs, medical bills, and other damages. A North Dakota car…

Side-impact collisions, commonly known as t-bone crashes, are some of the most dangerous types of crashes on North Dakota roads. They often happen at intersections when one vehicle fails to stop at a traffic light or stop sign, or misjudges the timing of cross-traffic. The impact of these crashes hits the side of the vehicle,…

Rear-end collisions are some of the most common accidents occurring on North Dakota roadways. As common as they are, they’re frequently misunderstood. Because many of these types of accidents happen at lower speeds or don’t leave the vehicles involved totaled, there’s an assumption that any injuries sustained will be minor. This is a dangerous presumption,…

Being hurt in a hit-and-run accident is upsetting in a way other accidents aren’t – not only are you dealing with your injuries, but you’re also worried about how you’ll pay for the crash and if the at-fault party will ever face justice. The good news is that you do have legal options, whether or…

Some car accidents result in injuries that heal with time, appropriate medical treatment, and some rest. Others change your life forever – including traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and severe burns. When injuries cause permanent impairment, long-term disability, or the permanent loss of bodily function, they may be considered catastrophic. If you or someone…

Although it might not sound like it, whiplash can be a serious injury that results in medical debt, lost wages, and long-term pain and suffering. Fortunately, depending on how you sustained a whiplash injury, compensation may be possible. Note that North Dakota follows a no-fault auto insurance system, which means that some compensation may initially…

Rear-end accidents can cause severe injuries and even fatalities—especially if the car in the rear is going too fast or is much bigger than the car in front. In many cases, the liability of the driver in the rear is clear. Most rear-end collision cases center on the amount of the damages. Our car accident…

When you think of rural areas, chances are good that you picture open stretches of road with few (or no) other vehicles. People’s homes aren’t clustered together in subdivisions. There’s elbowroom and a sense of freedom. You might assume that driving in the countryside is safer than navigating busy city streets. After all, there’s less…

Your knuckles tighten around the wheel, eyes wide, heart pounding. Instinct screams, “Brace for impact!” You lock your elbows and stiffen your neck a split‑second before the crunch. That reflex feels smart, but physics disagrees. Depending on speed, posture, and the protection already built into your car, bracing for a car accident can turn a…