No matter how responsible you are behind the wheel, you still have to share the road with other drivers, and their carelessness could cost you dearly. Intoxicated drivers are usually severely impaired, which makes DUI collisions more dangerous than other car accidents in Bismarck. And these accidents typically result in more serious injuries.
Too often, innocent North Dakotans are severely injured, permanently disabled, or—tragically—dead after a crash with an intoxicated driver. In 2024, one alcohol-related crash occurred every 14 hours in the state, according to the Vision Zero initiative sponsored by the North Dakota Department of Transportation, Highway Patrol, and Department of Health.
If you were in a drunk driving accident in Bismarck and suffered serious injuries or a totaled vehicle, you deserve to have compensation for your recovery. Although a settlement package can’t make up for what you lost in the crash, it can help ease the financial burden you might be facing as a result of the collision. Our DUI accident attorneys are ready to help you fight for what you need to move forward.
Insurance companies fight harder in DUI cases because they’re afraid of juries, of evidence, and of paying what the case is truly worth. It’s also clear in most cases who is at fault, and a potential DUI arrest or conviction can strengthen the victim’s case.
From the insurer’s perspective, a DUI crash claim isn’t a routine fender-bender. It’s a high-exposure claim that’s usually worth more money.
They know that crashes involving drunk drivers usually have:
That’s why insurers will try to use tactics like delaying the claims process, aggressively questioning medical treatment, disputing injury severity, or forcing you into lengthy and exhausting negotiations.
In many DUI crashes, fault is obvious. That removes the insurer’s favorite defense: “We’re not sure who caused this.”
When they can’t argue liability, they shift to:
The Lowe Law Group has a full-time medical doctor and forensic experts on staff for this very reason. With our multidisciplinary team, we can strengthen your arguments and push back against the insurance company’s denial of liability.
If the intoxicated driver was arrested for or convicted of a DUI, this can be used to support a civil personal injury claim. Insurers know that a jury would likely be hostile, and the risk of a large verdict goes up.
So instead of simply paying you a fair compensation, they try to resolve the case before the full damages are documented. They hope the financial stress you’re feeling will push you to settle early—for a lower amount than what you deserve.
Most auto insurance policies are written to cover negligence, not intentional harm.
While DUI is still typically covered, insurers might:
They’re protecting the policy, not you.
North Dakota has many rural roads with two-lane highways and higher speeds. It also takes emergency responders longer to get to crash sites on rural roadways. As a result, these roads tend to have more severe injuries.
Many North Dakota drivers also carry state-minimum liability coverage. When a DUI crash causes serious injury, insurers know damages exceed limits, so they prepare for UIM (underinsured motorist) claims and fight harder to protect every dollar.
If you want to push back against the insurance company after a serious DUI accident, you need an experienced personal injury lawyer in Bismarck who understands how North Dakota insurance companies treat these claims, and who knows how to fight back.
When a drunk driver causes a crash, the damage goes far beyond the accident report. Pain, lost income, fear of driving, and pressure from insurance companies can take over your life. Lowe Law Group takes the entire burden off your shoulders and fights for the full recovery you deserve.
Our attorneys don’t approach DUI accident cases from a distance. Many of us have suffered serious injuries ourselves. We know what it’s like when pain interrupts sleep, work, and family life.
That lived experience changes how we represent you. We don’t minimize what you’re feeling. We document it, prove it, and make sure it counts. Our Bismarck personal injury attorneys don’t back down when the insurance company tries to minimize the importance of your claim.
Most law firms rely on outside experts to help research their clients’ claims, but we have that expertise on staff already. Your case is backed by medical evidence and scientific accuracy.
If you were injured in a drunk driving accident, you may be entitled to compensation for every way the crash has impacted your life—physically, financially, and emotionally.
In the most serious cases, when a drunk driver causes a fatal crash, surviving family members may pursue wrongful death damages, including funeral expenses, loss of financial support, and loss of companionship.
Because many drunk drivers in North Dakota carry only minimum insurance, compensation may also come from your own uninsured or underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage.
There’s no standard payout for a DUI accident. The value of your case depends on the severity of your injuries, how the crash affects your daily life, and the insurance coverage available. That’s why every case should be evaluated carefully before accepting any settlement.
Driving under the influence of alcohol is a criminal offense in North Dakota; but if you decide to pursue compensation for injuries you suffered in a DUI accident, it will be a civil pursuit completely separate from the criminal.
Despite being separate processes, the facts of the criminal case (if there is one) could have an impact on your civil claim:
Our Bismarck attorneys are ready to support you as you navigate the overwhelming process of filing a DUI injury claim. We can help clients in Bismarck, Mandan, Lincoln, and throughout Burleigh, Morton, and Oliver Counties.
You likely have a personal injury case if someone else’s negligence caused your crash and injuries. DUI crashes often make it easier to establish liability because impaired driving is strong evidence of negligence, but you’ll still need to connect the driver’s actions to your injuries and losses. The Lowe Law Group can review your police report, medical records, and other evidence to confirm whether you have a viable claim.
There’s no single answer, most DUI injury claims take several months to a few years to fully resolve. Many cases settle within a year or two, but serious injuries, ongoing medical treatment, or disputed liability can extend the timeline.
At Lowe Law Group, we work on contingency fees, meaning that you pay nothing upfront and only owe legal fees if you recover compensation.
While specifics vary, most DUI injury claims follow a familiar path:
Yes, most cases settle out of court, especially DUI injury claims. Because juries tend to be unsympathetic toward drunk drivers, insurance companies often prefer to settle rather than risk a high verdict at trial. However, if a fair settlement isn’t reached, your lawyer can file a lawsuit and take the case to trial.
If the at-fault driver has insufficient liability coverage, you may still pursue compensation by using your own uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage on your auto policy, if you have it. Our Bismarck drunk driving car accident lawyers can help identify all available insurance options and pursue additional sources of recovery.
You should report the crash to your own insurer if required, but avoid giving recorded statements or detailed explanations to the other driver’s insurance company before speaking with a lawyer. Adjusters may use early statements against you to limit what they pay. Lowe Law Group’s attorneys can communicate with insurers on your behalf and protect your rights.
The best defense depends on the facts. Common defenses may challenge the traffic stop, field sobriety testing, breath or blood testing, chain of custody, or whether officers followed proper procedures. A DUI defense lawyer can examine the evidence and identify the strategy that best fits the case.
Yes. If a drunk driver caused your injuries, you may have the right to file a personal injury claim for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages. In some cases, other parties may also share liability. A lawyer can review the crash and identify your options.
Yes, some DUI cases are dismissed, but it depends on the facts and the available evidence. Dismissals may happen because of unlawful stops, testing problems, procedural errors, or weak proof. A defense lawyer can examine the stop, arrest, and chemical testing to look for issues that could affect the case.
Being injured by a drunk driver changes everything. But you don’t have to face the legal process alone. At Lowe Law Group, we handle the stress, the paperwork, and the negotiations so you can focus on healing.
Call us today for a free case evaluation. There’s no pressure and no upfront costs. Start focusing on healing, and we’ll handle the legal work.
Your priority now is to heal. Ours is to win your case. Here’s our 3-Step Approach:
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