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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Car Accidents for North Dakota on
Q: In the state of North Dakota, if someone parks in a no parking zone and you hit their vehicle who’s fault is it?

Does it matter if the parked vehicle is occupied?

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 13, 2022

A North Dakota attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. In general nationwide, the driver who hits a parked car is usually at fault. The fact that the vehicle may have been parked in an unauthorized space does not usually remove blame from the moving vehicle. The... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for North Dakota on
Q: In an accdnt w a semi head-on I thnk it ws his fault he says ws mine I got the ticket how do I fight it

I ddnt hv ins and i wsnt drunk but smelled like alcohol. Recklesd driving was my ticket

Lucas Wynne
Lucas Wynne
answered on Feb 18, 2022

When I am helping clients fight trucking accidents, the first thing I ask is which party was liable. Being cited for reckless driving does NOT mean you will necessarily lose your case. The best way to determine if you have a claim is to call an attorney like myself who handles injury cases.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for North Dakota on
Q: A sober person who was pulled over for seeding is asked to take a field sobriety test and fail it have to go to court?
Lucas Wynne
Lucas Wynne
answered on Jul 24, 2019

If you receive a notice of a hearing, summons, or warrant then you will need to appear in court.

2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents, Wrongful Death, Criminal Law and DUI / DWI for North Dakota on
Q: What is the likely hood of getting a leaving the scene of accident dropped down, to next to nothing?no injury, parked.

I have a class A CDL and it is my primary source of income.

the car was parked and i wasnt sure I hit it, i drove away. no one was injured

they already issued a warrant and I paid 750 cash bond

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jul 11, 2019

see my answer to the duplicate question.

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for North Dakota on
Q: Q: What is the likely hood of getting a leaving the scene of accident dropped down, to next to nothing?no injury

no injury, parked.

I have a class A CDL and it is my primary source of income.

I bonded myself for $750 already, but I’m pretty sure my CDL is at risk, no injury, parked.

I have a class A CDL and it is my primary source of income.

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jul 11, 2019

So it's worth it to get with an attorney who handles traffic cases in the county where your case is. One issue will be was the damage taken care of. Second is what the law requires-=you may have an argument that you were not required to stop. But talk to a lawyer, in person, not trying to get... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Car Accidents for North Dakota on
Q: What should I do if I'm injured in a car accident and the other driver leaves the scene before I can get his/her info?
Camille Brooks Ibrahim
Camille Brooks Ibrahim
answered on Jul 18, 2018

Hire an investigator or attorney in order to get the nearest surveillance video.

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for North Dakota on
Q: Is it possible to get a accident off your record

I had an at fault accident in 2015 and one in 2016 . Both were in parking lots.At approximately 1 mile an hour or less.I was never cited a ticket on either one

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Feb 11, 2018

They won't be on your drivers record. Unless insurance was notified not on any insurance record. After a few years they drop off.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for North Dakota on
Q: I rear ended someone but their tail lights were broken. Does that make them partly at fault?
Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jan 12, 2018

Your insurance can try. If you were hurt, contact a member ot the ND Assn for Justice--they give free consults. It'd be a stretch though.

2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents, Civil Litigation and Collections for North Dakota on
Q: My son damaged a vehicle while at school. What is my responsibilities and what are my rights in the matter?

My son damaged a vehicle while at school. I wasn't informed till the next day. I was told i wouldn't have to pay anything. Few days later I received a letter from the insurance company and they want $1500 and that if i dont pay they’ll take my drivers license. Never received a call... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Dec 29, 2017

Send a polite but crisp letter asking them to provide proof of the damage. However, if you have homeowners or vehicle insurance you will want to hand this over to them. If your son did the act, you may wish to consider talking to a therapist/counselor about how to appropriately discipline your son... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Employment Law, Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation and Car Accidents for North Dakota on
Q: I have a work comp case in Nd. Will there be a cash settlement after I have recovered from my broken back or maybe not
Lucas Wynne
Lucas Wynne
answered on Dec 19, 2017

There is no way to predict the outcome of your case. You should hire a lawyer.

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