Drunk driving crashes are incredibly unjust. The impacts of these car accidents are violent, and the injuries are often severe. When someone chooses to drive impaired, they transform their vehicle into a weapon, and the victims of these accidents are left paying the price.
According to Vision Zero, a North Dakota initiative sponsored by the Department of Transportation, Highway Patrol, and Department of Health, one alcohol-related crash occurred every 14 hours in the state in 2024. Each represents someone whose life changed because another person chose to drive drunk.
As the state’s most populous city, Fargo is the site of many of these accidents. Whether a drunk driver runs a red light on 13th Avenue or rear-ends someone on I-94, the damage to the victims can be devastating. Some impaired drivers panic and flee the scene rather than face DUI charges, and in those cases, a Fargo hit-and-run lawyer can help identify the driver and pursue compensation. It is overwhelming to try to heal from this kind of accident, especially when you’re facing serious injuries, mounting medical bills, and insurance companies that want to keep their payout as low as possible.
If you were injured in a drunk driving accident in Fargo, you deserve compensation that addresses the full scope of what this crash has cost you. At Lowe Law Group, your personal injury attorney in Fargo, ND, we build cases that hold drunk drivers accountable and secure what you need to rebuild your life.
If you have been injured by a drunk driver, the police have certainly already been involved. Intoxicated driving is a criminal offense in North Dakota, and the state may be filing criminal charges against the driver who injured you.
That case may create criminal liability for the defendant, but what about your pain and suffering? What about the medical bills piling up and the fact that you have missed work? What about the years of ongoing treatment you’re facing for such serious injuries?
Pursuing a civil case with a North Dakota DWI attorney is the best path forward to monetary compensation for damages you have suffered.
The criminal case might impact your civil case. For example, if the police report shows that the driver had a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) over the legal limit, that report can be used as evidencein your civil claim. It’s a lot more difficult for an insurance company to deny its client’s liability if that client has been convicted of a DUI.
Each state sets its own rules on how fault will be assigned after an accident. In some states, the at-fault party is automatically responsible for 100% of the damages. North Dakota uses modified comparative fault rules.
If you share some responsibility for the accident (anything less than 50%), your total compensation award will be reduced by the percentage of your fault. In other words, if you were 30% responsible for the crash, and the drunk driver was 70% responsible, your settlement will be reduced by 30% to reflect your contribution to your injuries.
If you were more than 50% at fault, you cannot recover damages in a civil lawsuit. That’s why the insurance company may try to argue that you were more responsible than you were. They want to make it seem like you were 50% or more responsible for the crash.
It is possible to be partially responsible for an accident with a drunk driver if you were:
It is imperative to counter the insurance company’s claims with evidence that shows where the responsibility truly lies.
After an accident, you need to focus on healing from your injuries. Unfortunately, DWI victims often end up distracted from healing because they have to deal with insurance companies instead.
Negotiating with the highly skilled and empowered insurance companies is never easy, especially if this is the first time you’ve ever had to navigate the aftermath of an accident. The insurers recognize that DWI is a high-exposure claim that often involves high rates of speed, severe injuries, and recklessness. This is all disturbing to the average jury, which is one of the reasons insurance companies want to settle outside of court. Going to court to defend a drunk driver is not an easy task!
Most of the time, it’s pretty easy to see who was responsible for a DUI accident, and such clarity makes it hard for insurance companies to use the defense of, “We’re not sure who caused the accident.” Police reports that document impairment and BAC test results are pretty compelling in showing who was at fault.
Don’t be surprised if insurance companies change their tactics when they can’t disprove liability. They may:
One thing that makes Lowe Law Group unique as a DWI crash lawyer in Fargo is that we have a full-time medical doctor and forensic experts on staff. Dr. Andrew Georgi, our Medical Director, evaluates your injuries with the trained eye of a physician who’s worked on over 10,000 surgeries. He identifies complications that emergency rooms miss and prevents insurance companies from minimizing injuries with their own hired doctors.
Fargo sits at the intersection of major regional highways, meaning many serious DUI crashes happen where rural stretches of I-94 or Highway 81 meet urban traffic patterns. Out on those open roads, drunk drivers build up dangerous speed before they lose control or drift into other lanes. By the time first responders arrive at a crash site fifteen or twenty miles outside town, critical minutes have passed. Those minutes can mean the difference between a treatable injury and permanent damage.
State law mandates uninsured motorist coverage, but that may not cover 100% of your injuries. Some victims end up with six-figure medical bills, and that leaves you struggling to make up the difference. Uncooperative insurance companies make it difficult to do so.
We know their playbook. We’ve reviewed the internal guidelines that tell adjusters which injuries to question. We know the settlement authority thresholds that trigger supervisor approval. We’ve seen the spreadsheets that track how quickly claimants accept lowball offers when they’re under financial pressure. That experience shows us exactly where insurers will push and exactly how to shut those tactics down before they gain traction.
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.
You may recover compensation for:
We wish we could tell you, “Here is exactly how much you can get in compensation.” The reality is that every case is different, and the amount of compensation you receive depends on the severity of your injuries, the details of the crash, and what insurance covers.
Building a strong legal case after a drunk driving accident takes time, knowledge, experience, and lots of evidence.
It’s important to take action quickly, because some evidence is only available for a limited period of time. For example, traffic camera footage isn’t preserved forever; you may need to access this within weeks or even days of the accident.
Over time, witnesses forget details and physical evidence disappears. Meanwhile, the drunk driver’s insurance company begins investigating immediately.
Dr. Andrew Georgi plays an important role in the legal cases we take on. His medical assessment of your injuries is far more comprehensive than just an Emergency Department assessment. Dr. Georgi will document the severity of your injuries.
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Unlike law firms that only hire medical experts when they absolutely need them, Dr. Georgia works as a permanent member of our staff. Insurance companies can’t dismiss the medical evidence presented with Dr. Georgi’s level of precision.
When needed, we also bring in accident reconstruction specialists, toxicology experts, and economists to strengthen every aspect of your case. We build cases that connect the drunk driver’s recklessness to your specific injuries and quantifiable damages… the kinds of cases insurance companies can’t dismiss!
When you’re facing the aftermath of a drunk driving crash, the legal process can feel overwhelming. We make it as simple and stress-free as possible.
You start with a free case evaluation where we listen to what happened, answer your questions, and explain your options clearly. There’s no obligation.
Once you hire us, we give you the relief you need by taking charge of your case on your behalf. We gather evidence and medical records, document your injuries with Dr. Georgi’s evaluation, handle all communication with insurance companies, and build your claim strategically. You never have to speak to insurance adjusters again.
We fight to maximize your compensation. There are no upfront costs. You pay nothing unless we win. We even offer a 30-day risk-free guarantee.
If the driver was legally impaired, that impairment caused the crash, and you suffered documented injuries, you likely have a claim. Bring your police report and medical records to a free consultation, and we’ll give you a straight answer.
North Dakota’s minimum coverage is only $25,000 per person, which rarely covers serious injuries. We pursue compensation through your own underinsured motorist coverage and identify every available insurance source to maximize recovery.
Only if they served someone “obviously intoxicated” under North Dakota’s dram shop law. These claims require proof that the server should have recognized visible impairment. If the drunk driver was stumbling or slurring when served, we’ll investigate the establishment’s liability.
It depends on your medical recovery. Some cases resolve in six to eight months when injuries heal quickly. Cases involving ongoing treatment or permanent damage can take two years or more. We won’t settle until we know the full extent of your condition.
Nothing upfront. We cover all case expenses and only collect a fee if we win. If we don’t recover compensation, you owe us nothing. We also offer a 30-day trial period with no financial obligation.
Most drunk driving cases settle because insurers fear jury verdicts. We prepare every case for trial, which creates pressure for fair settlement offers. If they won’t offer one, we’re ready to go to court.
Insurers sometimes try to shift blame to trigger comparative fault rules and reduce payouts. We gather traffic camera footage, witness statements, and reconstruction analysis to prove the drunk driving was the primary cause, not minor factors like your speed.
The at-fault driver’s property damage coverage pays your car’s actual value, but that might not cover your loan. Gap insurance covers the difference if you have it. Without gap coverage, we negotiate maximum vehicle valuation and potentially include the shortfall in your overall claim.
A drunk driving accident lawyer can investigate the collision, gather evidence of impairment, identify all liable parties, and pursue compensation for your injuries and financial losses. They can also handle insurance negotiations and help build a stronger claim using police reports, toxicology results, witness statements, and crash evidence.
You should contact a lawyer as soon as possible after the crash. Early legal help can preserve evidence of impairment, protect your claim, and prevent mistakes when dealing with insurance companies. Quick action also makes it easier to gather records, witnesses, and other proof related to the collision.
A drunk driver accident lawyer can use police reports, toxicology results, witness statements, arrest records, video footage, and crash evidence to show that the impaired driver caused the collision. They can also identify other potentially liable parties and use the evidence to support a strong injury claim.
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. We’ll listen to what happened, answer your questions honestly, and explain your options clearly.
You’ve already been hurt by someone else’s reckless choice. Let us step in and fight for 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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