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A slip-and-fall accident may happen in an instant, but the impact can be long-lasting. Some people even experience lifelong complications related to their fall.
No matter how long your recovery takes, if you are seriously injured from a fall at a public space, you will likely suffer from expensive medical bills, lost wages from missed work, and a lengthy recovery period with lots of pain.
Residents and visitors in Bismarck may be at a higher risk of a slip and fall, thanks to North Dakota’s long, icy winters. However, these accidents are not strictly related to ice and snow. Poor lighting, wet floors, broken stairs, and parking lot hazards are just some of the causes of slip and fall accidents. Often, these falls are the result of someone’s negligence.
At Lowe Law Group, we understand both the medical complexity and the insurance tactics behind slip and fall cases. Our clients come to us because they know someone was responsible for their fall, but they need help proving their case. Challenging the well-funded legal organizations that defend slip and fall defendants is never easy, but it can be done.
If you were injured in a slip and fall because of someone else’s carelessness or negligence, you shouldn’t have to suffer the costs and losses. And you shouldn’t have to fight for justice on your own. The Lowe Law Group provides outstanding premises liability legal services to victims in Bismarck and beyond.
Schedule a free case evaluation with a Bismarck slip and fall attorney today.
In North Dakota, property owners and businesses have a legal duty to keep their premises safe. That means it is their responsibility to identify hazards, fix them promptly, and warn visitors when dangers exist. When they fail to meet this responsibility, people get hurt.
In Bismarck, slip and fall accidents happen in predictable ways—and most of them are preventable.
North Dakota’s brutal winters create obvious risks when ice accumulates on sidewalks, parking lots, and building entrances. It’s no surprise that snow piles up on stairways and walkways. Property owners know this happens every year, so there is no excuse for failing to sand, salt, and clear pathways adequately. Ignoring the problem is how people get hurt!
Hazards are just as common inside buildings, no matter the season. The examples are endless: Grocery stores mop floors without posting warning signs, restaurants ignore spills in dining areas, retail stores leave merchandise cluttering aisles, and building owners neglect broken tiles, worn carpeting, and poor lighting in stairwells.
Some properties have dangerous conditions built into them, such as broken handrails, uneven pavement, crumbling steps, and potholes in parking lots. These come with the territory of owning a property–especially an older one. If property owners see these problems every day and choose not to fix them, they may be held responsible for injuries caused by their avoidance.
Even when property owners know about a hazard they can’t fix immediately, they may fail to warn people. A simple sign or barrier could prevent an injury, but they skip this basic precaution.
The pattern is clear: property owners know better, yet they prioritize convenience or cost savings over safety. When their negligence causes your injury, we hold them accountable.
These aren’t minor bumps. Slip and fall accidents cause serious, often life-altering injuries. The sudden, unexpected nature of these falls means your body has no time to brace for impact. The results can be devastating.
Primary injuries from falls include:
Slip and fall victims often face secondary injuries that occur as a result of those primary injuries. For example, immobility during recovery can lead to blood clots, pneumonia, and muscle atrophy. Chronic pain from an injury can lead to depression and anxiety. Tragically, some people never fully recover their independence after an accident like this.
This is where Dr. Andrew Georgi, our Medical Director, makes a critical difference. While other law firms rely on outside medical experts they consult occasionally, Dr. Georgi works directly with our legal team from day one. He evaluates your injuries, identifies complications that might not be obvious initially, and helps us understand the full scope of your medical needs, both now and in the future.
Insurance companies love to downplay injuries. They’ll suggest your pain isn’t that bad, your recovery should be quicker, or your treatment is excessive. Dr. Georgi’s expertise ensures we build cases around the true medical reality of your injuries, not the insurance company’s version of them.
North Dakota law is clear: property owners must maintain reasonably safe conditions for people who visit their property. If they fail to do this and someone gets injured, they’re liable for the damages.
How much care a property owner owes you depends on why you’re on their property. If you’re a customer in a store, a guest at a hotel, or a visitor at a business, you’re considered an “invitee.” Property owners owe invitees the highest duty of care. “Duty of care” means they must:
To hold a property owner accountable in North Dakota, we prove they were negligent. That means showing:
These rules apply to all kinds of property owners, but especially commercial property owners and government properties.
When they breach their duty of care, they don’t get to walk away from the consequences. At the Lowe Law Group, we ensure they take responsibility for the harm they’ve caused.
Winning a slip and fall case requires more than just showing you got hurt. We need to prove the property owner’s negligence caused your injury. Insurance companies and defense attorneys will look for any reason to deny or minimize your claim, which is why we build cases that leave no room for doubt.
The reality is that in very little time, the scene of your accident is going to change. Property owners may fix the hazard, clean up evidence, or claim they had no notice of the problem. That’s one of the reasons it is important to work with a slip and fall attorney in Bismarck as quickly as possible.
We move quickly to:
Strong cases are built on solid evidence. We go beyond simple video and images of the accident scene. This includes:
This is where Dr. Georgi’s role becomes invaluable. He doesn’t just review your medical records after the fact, he’s involved in your case from the beginning.
Dr. Georgi:
Most law firms hire outside medical experts only when they need to, but we have Dr. Georgi on staff, working alongside our attorneys, building stronger cases from the start. This isn’t a luxury—it’s a strategic advantage that leads to better outcomes.
Beyond medical expertise, we bring in specialists as needed:
Evidence only matters if we connect it to the legal elements we need to prove. We build a narrative that shows:
This is strategic, methodical work. It’s how we turn “something bad happened” into “the defendant is legally responsible and here’s exactly what they owe.”
When a property owner’s negligence causes your injury, North Dakota law allows you to recover compensation for all the harm you’ve suffered. This isn’t a windfall, but it is an important step in helping you become whole again after someone else’s carelessness changed your life.
This includes every dollar you’ve spent on treatment, and every dollar you’ll spend in the future:
Dr. Georgi’s assessment of your long-term medical needs is critical here. Insurance companies want to pay for what you’ve already spent and ignore what you’ll need later. We make sure your settlement or verdict covers the full scope of your medical care.
If your injury kept you out of work, either temporarily or permanently, you’re entitled to compensation for:
Sometimes, slip and fall accidents are so severe that people who were previously working full- or part-time can never return to their jobs, or can’t return at the same capacity. In these instances, we bring in economic experts who can calculate what you’ve lost over your working lifetime.
Some damages can’t be measured in bills and paychecks. You’re also entitled to compensation for:
These damages are real, even if they’re harder to quantify. We present evidence like medical testimony, personal journals, statements from family and friends to demonstrate the full impact on your life.
Depending on your situation, you may also recover additional damages, such as:
We handle slip and fall cases on a contingency fee basis. That means there are no upfront costs to hire us, and we only get paid if we win your case. How does this work? Well, our fee comes from the settlement or verdict, not from your pocket.
That means that if we win, a portion of your compensation will be paid out to your legal team at the Lowe Law Group. But if we don’t win, then you don’t owe us any attorney fees.
This may sound like charity, but it’s not. It’s a way of aligning our interests with ours: We only win when you win. It’s also an issue of justice and equity, because we believe that everyone should be able to afford experienced legal representation, regardless of their financial situation.
As you recover from your injuries, there are some key laws that apply to slip and fall accidents in Bismarck.
For example, North Dakota’s statute of limitations is significantly longer than most other states. Only Maine has an equally long statute: six years. That means that you have six years from the date of your fall to file a claim against the person, people, or organization responsible.
Should you wait six years? Although the legal system gives you the option to file anytime in that window, most knowledgeable personal injury attorneys recommend getting started much earlier on your case. That way, the evidence is more accessible, eyewitness testimonies are fresh, and you don’t have to suffer so long without compensation.
It’s also important to speak with an attorney to determine if your circumstances are unique. For example, if you need to file a slip and fall claim against a government entity, you only have two years.
On the other hand, the discovery rule states that if your injuries were only discovered to be connected to a fall at a later point in time, you may be able to start the statute of limitations “clock” later.
We’re not the only law firm in North Dakota that handles slip and fall cases. But we approach these cases differently. Everything we do prioritizes our clients!
Dr. Andrew Georgi is our Medical Director. He’s not an outside consultant we call occasionally. He’s a full-time member of our team. When you choose Lowe Law Group, you have a Yale-trained physician on your side, who works directly with our attorneys on every serious injury case.
While other firms are trying to interpret medical records they don’t fully understand, Dr. Georgi is:
Many of our attorneys used to work for the insurance companies and defense firms that now oppose us. They’ve sat in strategy meetings where adjusters planned how to minimize payouts. They’ve learned which pressure tactics work and which cases insurance companies fear taking to trial.
Now, we use that knowledge for our clients. We know what insurance companies are thinking before they say it. We know which arguments will resonate and which are bluffs. We know when to push for trial and when settlement is the strategic choice.
To learn more about how much we’ve recovered for our clients in Bismarck and the rest of the state, check out our Victories page!
At the Lowe Law Group, we understand the specific hazards that cause slip and falls in North Dakota. We know how Bismarck’s harsh winters create dangerous conditions. We know local property owners, businesses, and insurance companies. We know North Dakota judges and how cases move through local courts.
This local knowledge matters in practical ways, from understanding jury expectations to knowing which experts have credibility in this jurisdiction.
North Dakota’s statute of limitations gives you six years from the date of injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. However, claims against government entities require notice within 180 days, and waiting years to pursue your case weakens it significantly.
North Dakota follows a modified comparative fault rule. If you’re less than 50% at fault, you can still recover compensation, but your award is reduced by your percentage of fault. For example, if you’re 30% at fault and awarded $100,000, you’d receive $70,000. If you’re 50% or more at fault, you cannot recover anything. Insurance companies will try to inflate your fault percentage to reduce their payout, but we counter this with strong evidence of the property owner’s negligence.
Case value depends on the severity of your injuries, the extent of your medical treatment, how much work you’ve missed, whether you have permanent limitations, and the strength of evidence showing the property owner’s negligence. We can give you a realistic case evaluation during your free consultation.
Insurance companies have teams of lawyers protecting their interests, and property owners have defense attorneys. You’re at a significant disadvantage without experienced legal representation. We handle the legal complexities, gather evidence, deal with insurance companies, and fight for full compensation while you focus on recovery.
Even if a hazard is visible, property owners still have a duty to maintain safe conditions and warn people about dangers. We often prove that hazards weren’t as obvious as claimed. Poor lighting, distractions, or the nature of the location can make hazards less apparent.
If you were injured in a slip and fall accident in Bismarck or anywhere in North Dakota, you deserve compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, pain, and suffering. You shouldn’t have to fight property owners and insurance companies on your own.
When you contact the Lowe Law Group, we’ll:
This consultation is free. There’s no obligation. We’ll tell you straight whether we think you have a case worth pursuing.
You don’t have to keep waiting for someone to do the right thing and cover your costs. You’ve already been hurt by someone else’s negligence. Let us handle the legal fight while you focus on healing. We’re ready to hold property owners accountable and win the compensation you deserve.
Your priority now is to heal. Ours is to win your case. Here’s our 3-Step Approach:
Let us listen to your story. We’ll provide a free, no pressure case evaluation.
Our team handles everything: the legal process, gathering paperwork, reviewing your medical treatment, and more.
We win your case and maximize your compensation or we don’t get paid, guaranteed.
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