Taking a motorcycle out onto the roads and highways around Minot, ND is a well-loved local activity, but a fun ride can turn catastrophic in just a moment. In a motorcycle crash, all you have to protect you from direct impact is, potentially, a helmet, jacket, and some basic safety gear.
Motorcycle accidents can be brutal. Even so, the extent of your injuries may not be immediately identifiable. It’s possible to walk away from the scene with your adrenaline pumping, which can mask certain injuries. You may also have so much pain from one injury that another goes unnoticed.
The physical reality of a motorcycle crash involves weeks, months, and even years of recovery. The economic reality is yet another complicating factor. As you are trying to heal from your pain, you may be unable to work. Appointments fill your calendar and medical bills keep piling up. When you’re faced with dealing with insurance companies, you may not know your options or how to handle what comes next.
Lowe Law Group handles motorcycle accident cases throughout Minot and Ward County. We know what you’re up against, and we step in so that you don’t have to face any of this alone.
When a motorcycle crash caused by someone else’s negligence turns your life upside down, you need more than legal advice.
You need a team that understands the full picture.
Minot sits at the intersection of US-2 and Highway 83, two of the most heavily traveled corridors in north-central North Dakota. US-2 is also a major commercial route, so motorcyclists are likely to encounter constant semi-truck traffic.
Speed limit changes, distracted drivers, fatigued commercial drivers, and wet, rainy weather are all potential risk factors for Minot’s motorcyclists. The speeds are fast on both 83 and 2, and crashes can happen fast.
There are risks in town, too. The Broadway corridor in Minot, as well as the areas near the Minot Mall, generate quite a lot of vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Stop-and-go traffic can be dangerous for motorcyclists, especially when motor vehicle drivers are distracted.
In the winter, Minot averages over 40 inches of snow. It is one of the coldest cities in the US! Most riders know that their riding season in Minot is short, yet others who depend on their motorcycle as their main transportation have to ride even after the weather has turned.
In the spring, when Minot’s bikers come out in force because the weather has finally improved, they face frost heaves, sand and gravel left over from ice control, and potholes that haven’t had a chance to be patched yet.
If you’re in rural Ward County, motorcyclists also deal with gravel county roads, wildlife crossings, and grain truck traffic. When accidents happen on these backcountry roads, it can take longer for emergency vehicles to reach you. Delayed medical treatment may have a direct impact on your long-term recovery.
If you are struck by a car while you’re on a motorcycle, there is nothing substantial to protect you from the impact. The crumple zones that protect the people in the car simply don’t exist on a motorcycle.
Most of the time, in a car-motorcycle collision, the motorcycle driver is thrown from the bike. This means that ejection is the primary mechanism of injury in a serious motorcycle crash. Even at lower rates of speed, the physical forces are enormous.
Where and how you land is important. If your head makes impact with the ground, another vehicle, or a physical object, the chances of a serious head injury are significant. This is especially true if you weren’t wearing a helmet. Surviving these kinds of accidents is often accompanied by long-term symptoms, including migraines, confusion, fatigue, and more.
Leather jackets and long jeans can protect your skin to some degree, but motorcycle accident survivors often come away with significant road rash and burns, which can in turn lead to infection.
An incomplete list of potential injuries includes:
As the person suffering from these injuries, you understand just how much your life has changed. It can be difficult for insurance companies to understand the extent of your injuries. That’s why we work with our in-house medical director, Dr. Andrew Georgi, whose expertise allows him to examine you and your medical records to paint a complete picture for insurers, judges, and juries. This strategy improves your chances of getting fair compensation from negligent parties who caused your accident!
It can be difficult to understand the implications of North Dakota’s rules, especially if it’s your first time dealing with the insurance system and legal system. There are a few key rules that will affect your case. Working with a Minot motorcycle accident attorney is the best way to guarantee that your case is handled with the best possible understanding of these laws.
North Dakota operates under a modified comparative fault system for all personal injury cases. This means that you can seek compensation from a negligent party, even if you were partially responsible for the accident. However, if your share of the accident exceeds 50%, then you can’t recover any compensation at all.
Additionally, your compensation amount will be reduced if you were partially responsible. If a judge or insurer determines that you were 20% responsible for the crash, then your total settlement or court award will be reduced by that same 20%.
Insurers will work as hard as they can to assign fault to motorcyclists. They want to argue that you were more than 50% responsible for the crash. A motorcycle injury lawyer in Minot, ND can negotiate effectively with insurers to demonstrate what really happened and who was actually responsible.
North Dakota requires most motor vehicles to carry Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage, but motorcycles are excluded from the no-fault system. Motorcyclists are generally not required to carry PIP coverage, though optional coverage may be available.
Many North Dakota drivers carry only this state-minimum liability coverage. If you carry uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage as part of your own motorcycle policy, you may be able to use it to recover some of your losses when the at-fault driver is uninsured.
North Dakota law requires motorcyclists who are under the age of 18 to wear a helmet. However, adult drivers are not required to wear a helmet while on the bike, as a driver or passenger.
Wearing a helmet significantly increases your chance of survival in a motorcycle crash, no matter your age. If you weren’t wearing a helmet, the insurance company will probably argue that your injuries were caused, in large part, by your decision not to wear one. Our attorneys can paint the complete picture of what happened, including the negligent actions of other parties.
The statute of limitations in North Dakota is six years from the date of the crash. This is significantly longer than most other states. Although Lowe Law Group will evaluate your case within this 6-year window, legal experts generally recommend taking steps toward compensation much earlier.
Over time, evidence becomes harder to collect, and eyewitness testimony fades. Even worse, the longer you wait, the more you have to suffer on your own. You deserve compensation in a timely manner, and the best way to get it is to work with a Minot personal injury lawyer sooner rather than later.
No two motorcycle crashes are identical, and the value of your claim will be dependent upon your case’s unique circumstances. Factors may include:
During your free consultation, we will give you an honest assessment of your case and what kind of compensation you can expect.
Economic damages you may collect include:
Non-economic damages, on the other hand, can’t be solved with money. Even so, you deserve compensation for these non-monetary losses as well, including:
For families who have lost a loved one to a fatal motorcycle crash, North Dakota law allows wrongful death claims to cover funeral expenses, loss of financial support, and loss of companionship.
The other driver’s statement is just one piece of evidence. It is essential to compile all available evidence before determining what happened. We will gather traffic camera footage, witness accounts, vehicle damage analysis, and EDR data to reconstruct exactly what happened. We’ve seen this argument used against riders many times, and we know how to find the truth.
North Dakota does not have a universal helmet law for adults. Your decision not to wear a helmet may be used to argue that your injuries were more severe than they would have been otherwise, and this could affect the damages allocated to those specific injuries. Importantly, it does not eliminate your right to compensation for the crash itself. This is a nuanced area, and we will discuss it during your case evaluation.
Serious motorcycle injury cases take time. You can expect these cases to last anywhere from several months to a couple of years. Cases settle faster when there are clear-cut answers regarding liability. It’s also helpful to have plentiful documentation of your injuries from the start.
You are required to report the crash to your own insurer, but you should not give a recorded statement to the other driver’s insurance company before speaking with an attorney. Adjusters are trained to use early statements to limit your claim. A single word, chosen poorly, can affect your case. Call us first.
As you recover from the crash, you shouldn’t have to fight the insurance company, too.
Lowe Law Group represents motorcycle accident victims throughout Minot, Burlington, Velva, Kenmare, Ward County, and beyond.
We also handle motorcycle accident cases across the wider region, including in:
Our team brings together medical expertise, insider knowledge of insurance company tactics, and a record of results for our clients.
Call us today for a free consultation. We work on a contingency fee basis, so you don’t have to pay anything unless we win a settlement or court award for you. In other words, you only pay if we win.
You should focus on getting better. We’ll handle the rest.
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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