Know Your Rights If You Are Injured
If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a motor vehicle accident or other incident resulting from someone else’s negligence, you should not have to suffer financially. However, many people are surprised when an insurance company refuses to compensate them for medical costs, lost wages or other expenses following an accident, or when an insurance company denies a valid claim completely.
Insurance companies are staffed with experienced attorneys who know how to minimize the amount that gets paid out in claims. If you encounter these tactics, it is critical to enlist the services of a lawyer who is equally experienced at fighting back for injured parties.
At Bolinske Law Firm, attorney Robert Bolinske Jr. brings that experience and commitment to doing what’s right for injured individuals or for family members who have lost a loved one due to someone else’s negligence. We represent clients in personal injury lawsuits and medical malpractice claims.
We Stand Up to Insurance Companies
These cases are complex and require significant resources. We have a proven track record of producing positive results for our clients in both personal injury and medical malpractice lawsuits.
Mr. Bolinske is an experienced litigator who does not hesitate to go to trial if an insurance company fails to offer fair compensation following an injury accident. What is fair? If another party is found to be liable for your injuries, North Dakota law allows for full recovery of current and future medical costs that are directly related to your injuries, lost personal property and lost wages.
In addition, you may be able to recover noneconomic damages such as emotional distress and suffering, loss of consortium (loss of services of a spouse) and punitive damages.
Help Pursuing What Is Rightly Yours
Life can be turned upside down when injuries or a wrongful death occur. You should not have to take a financial hit. Seeking full and fair compensation is the only way to secure your long-term future.
Our aim, whenever we represent injured clients or families who have lost a loved one, is to recover more money than they would without us, even after our attorney fee is paid. And it is important to emphasize that we only get paid if you do.
What's a Personal Injury Case?
When someone is harmed by the actions or inaction of another person or entity, the law allows them to seek compensation for their injuries and losses from the at-fault party. Many personal injury cases are based on the legal theory of negligence. In a negligence case, the injured person must show that the at-fault party owed the victim a duty of care, which is the duty to act reasonably and safely in a given situation. The injured person must also demonstrate that the at-fault party violated their duty of care, which then directly caused the accident and their injuries. Ultimately, the accident must have resulted in injuries and measurable losses.
The purpose of a personal injury lawsuit is to help make the injured individual “whole” again. A lawsuit is meant to compensate the injured victim financially for the harm they suffered because of someone else. Situations that can fall under the personal injury umbrella typically involve negligence-based accidents, such as car accidents, truck accidents, ATV crashes, dog bites, and premises liability cases.
Attorney Robert V. Bolinske Jr. has 25 years of legal experience. He has built a reputation for taking cases to trial and trying more cases than anyone else in North Dakota. This reputation as an aggressive trial lawyer also helps the Bolinske Law Firm to maximize negotiated settlements for clients in personal injury cases. Contact our firm in Bismarck today for a free consultation.
Compensation for North Dakota Personal Injury Cases
Personal injury cases are highly fact-specific and cover a broad range of incidents that can have varying physical, psychological, and financial impacts on North Dakota accident victims. Before accepting any offer from an insurer, accident victims should consult an experienced personal injury attorney who can help accurately calculate the value of their claim.
Although the value of personal injury cases varies based on the facts, severity of injuries, and how these injuries affect the long-term health and quality of life of a victim, compensation generally covers:
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Loss of earning capacity
- Property damage or loss
- Pain and suffering
Insurers may employ strategies that pressure vulnerable accident victims into accepting a low initial offer. A personal injury attorney will protect your rights, advocate for you, and find legal solutions that maximize your potential compensation. Reach out to Bolinske Law Firm in Bismarck today to speak with a lawyer at no cost or obligation.
North Dakota Personal Injury Lawsuit Time Limits
There are situations where pursuing a personal injury lawsuit rather than negotiating an out-of-court settlement is the best way to pursue fair compensation for an accident victim’s injuries. However, there is also a legal time limit to how long an accident victim has to file their case in court. In North Dakota, people typically have six years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. Cases involving medical malpractice have a separate statute of limitations, giving victims two years from the date of the injury to file.
Six years sounds like plenty of time to attempt to negotiate and solve an accident claim or build a personal injury lawsuit. However, waiting too long to get legal representation on your side can jeopardize your case. In six years, evidence can be lost, and documents can be destroyed. The longer you wait to pursue a case, the more challenging it may be to build a compelling lawsuit.
Victims who attempt to file a personal injury lawsuit after the legal deadline can have their case dismissed. Not only do they lose their ability to have their day in court, but they can also lose all negotiating leverage against the insurance company to achieve an out-of-court settlement. If you’ve been injured and someone else is to blame, Bolinske Law Firm in Bismarck can help you pursue your case within the legal deadlines.
The Initial Consultation Is Free
We invite you to connect with us online or call 701-255-3410 to schedule a free consultation. If your injuries limit your mobility, we will come to you. We represent clients throughout North Dakota from our office in Bismarck.