Truck Accidents

When large commercial trucks are involved in accidents, the consequences can be devastating. With nearly 1,000 heavy vehicle crashes in 2024 alone, this is especially true on the winding highways and unending stretches of rural roads in North Dakota. If you or a loved one were injured in a truck accident, a North Dakota truck…

Most people have no idea what to do after an accident with a commercial truck. Medical bills stack up fast, your vehicle may be heavily damaged, and you might miss quite a bit of work. These problems can turn into serious financial stressors overnight. That’s why most people seek to recover maximum financial compensation after…

Truck accidents are scary on their own – when you find out the truck driver is uninsured, the situation is even worse. Depending on the circumstances of the accident, you may be able to seek compensation from the truck driver, their company, a third party, or even your own insurance. The process typically begins with…

You’ve probably seen it yourself: an 18-wheeler drifting in its lane, the driver glancing down at something in the cab, or maybe a rig stopping just a second too late. With smartphones in nearly every hand and trucking companies forcing truckers to maximize productivity, distracted driving among commercial truck drivers is becoming more common and…

Distracted driving is an epidemic. According to the National Safety Council, almost 3,300 people in the US died in distraction-related car accidents in 2023 alone (the most recent statistics published). And, unfortunately, North Dakota leads the country in distracted driving, with 1 in 39 drivers involved in deadly accidents reportedly using cell phones at the…

Imagine you are driving west on Interstate 94 when a fully loaded eighteen‑wheeler crests the hill behind you, horn blaring, brakes smoking, gaining speed instead of slowing. In that moment, the machine is no longer a vehicle; it is a thirty-ton missile. When a truck turns into a missile A runaway truck is a commercial…

North Dakota’s highways rumble with eighteen‑wheelers hauling grain, crude, and construction gear. Most loads arrive without incident. Yet one careless moment can scatter metal across the roadway and turn a routine drive into a medical emergency. Knowing how to prove fault after a wreck helps you protect your future. What to do after a truck…

You’ve shared the road with those towering semis and 18-wheelers barreling down the highway countless times. However, when something goes wrong, and one of those trucks collides with your vehicle, the consequences can be devastating. The injuries are often life-altering and the legal process you’re forced to go through is even more complex. If you’ve…

Our Minot truck accident lawyers understand how devastating truck accidents can be for drivers, passengers, and their families. North Dakota’s road conditions and extreme weather can add extra challenges for truck drivers working their way through our highways and rural roads. By following some essential safety practices, truck drivers can significantly reduce the risk of…

North Dakota’s highway system supports long-haul truckers who move food, building materials, and all sorts of other goods throughout the US. However, not all highways and infrastructure is meant to withstand the weight and speed of large trucks. This issue is especially problematic in rural areas. As a result, truck drivers and everyone they share…