US/50 · Federal & State Coverage

// JURISDICTION / ND

Truck claims
in North Dakota.

North Dakota follows modified comparative fault — recovery is barred if your fault is 50% or more. Otherwise damages are reduced by your share of fault.

01// STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS

6 years

Six years from the date of injury under N.D.C.C. § 28-01-16 — one of the longest deadlines in the country.

02// FAULT SYSTEM

Modified comparative negligence (50% bar)

North Dakota follows modified comparative fault — recovery is barred if your fault is 50% or more. Otherwise damages are reduced by your share of fault.

03// DAMAGE CAPS

Maximum recovery

Non-economic damages in medical malpractice capped under N.D.C.C. § 32-42-02. No general cap in standard cases.

04// NOTICE REQUIREMENTS

Pre-suit notice

Notice of claim against political subdivisions required within 180 days under N.D.C.C. § 32-12.1-04.

05// KEY STATUTE

N.D.C.C. § 28-01-16

Cite this statute when documenting your claim. Your attorney will work from this authority.

06// TRUCK-SPECIFIC NOTES

State practice

I-29 and I-94 carry significant freight. Bakken oilfield trucking generates heavy commercial traffic with unique regulatory issues.

// NEXT STEP

Free review for your
North Dakota case.