North Dakota Car Accident Settlement Calculator
Estimate your North Dakota car accident claim using real settlement data and ND-specific fault laws
Last reviewed: April 2026
Your Injury
Your Estimated Settlement
$39,000 — $69,000
Car Accident Settlement Data
Based on 51,932 real payments totaling $2B from federal and municipal traffic accident claims.
Average
$39K
Median
$5K
25th %ile
$3K
90th %ile
$35K
Source: U.S. Treasury, NYC Comptroller, Chicago City Data. Actual payouts may vary based on individual circumstances.
How Your Estimate Compares to Insurance Claims Data
Based on bodily injury liability claims reported to the NAIC across 50 states (2020–2022):
Your State Avg
$31K
National Avg
$29K
3-Year Change
+19.4%
Your estimate is in a similar range to the average BI claim in your state, which is common for moderate injury cases.
Source: NAIC 2022/2023 Auto Insurance Database Report, adopted December 2025.
Editorially Reviewed — Content reviewed for accuracy using published legal research, government data, and verified court records. See our methodology
Reviewed by Leonard Goldberg, Editor · Last updated
Car Accident Settlements in North Dakota
North Dakota uses a modified comparative (50% bar) system. Modified comparative negligence with 50% bar — you're barred from recovery if 50% or more at fault. North Dakota is a no-fault state with a generous 6-year statute of limitations. North Dakota has no cap on non-economic damages for personal injury car accident cases, meaning pain and suffering awards have no statutory limit.
The average bodily injury (BI) claim in North Dakota is approximately $196,755 based on NAIC data, with a median settlement of $77,500 from our database of 634 North Dakota cases. Our calculator uses the same multiplier method insurance adjusters use, benchmarked against real government settlement data.
Key North Dakota factors: Modified Comparative (50% Bar) fault system, 6-year statute of limitations, minimum insurance of 25/50/25 (mandatory uninsured motorist coverage). North Dakota is a no-fault state, so your PIP coverage handles initial medical costs. To file a tort claim for pain and suffering, you must $2,500 in medical expenses OR injury resulting in death, dismemberment, permanent disability, permanent disfigurement, or 60+ days of total disability..
North Dakota Car Accident Settlement Statistics
Avg. BI Claim (NAIC)
$196,755
Median Settlement (NPDB)
$77,500
Fault System
Modified Comparative (50% Bar)
North Dakota Car Accident Laws That Affect Your Settlement
Modified Comparative (50% Bar) (N.D. Cent. Code § 32-03.2-02): Modified comparative negligence with 50% bar — you're barred from recovery if 50% or more at fault. North Dakota is a no-fault state with a generous 6-year statute of limitations.
Statute of limitations: You have 6 years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit in North Dakota (N.D. Cent. Code § 28-01-16). Missing this deadline generally means losing your right to sue. North Dakota's 6-year deadline is one of the longest in the country, but don't wait — evidence degrades and witnesses forget.
North Dakota Car Accident Settlement FAQs
What is the average car accident settlement in North Dakota?
The average bodily injury claim in North Dakota is approximately $196,755 based on NAIC insurance data, with a median of $77,500 from our database of 634 cases. However, settlements vary enormously based on injury severity — minor soft tissue injuries may settle for $5,000-$15,000, while serious injuries involving surgery can reach $100,000-$500,000+.
How does North Dakota's fault law affect my settlement?
North Dakota's modified comparative negligence system means you can recover damages as long as you are LESS than 50% at fault. At exactly 50% or more, you're barred from recovery entirely. Your award is reduced by your fault percentage. This directly impacts the settlement amount you can expect to receive.
How long do I have to file a car accident claim in North Dakota?
In North Dakota, the statute of limitations for personal injury from a car accident is 6 years from the date of the accident (N.D. Cent. Code § 28-01-16). Missing this deadline typically means you lose the right to sue. If filing against a government entity, shorter deadlines may apply.
Does North Dakota cap car accident settlement amounts?
North Dakota does not cap compensatory damages in personal injury car accident cases.
Should I accept the insurance company's first offer in North Dakota?
Generally, no. Insurance companies in North Dakota typically start with a low offer. Our data shows that the average BI claim in North Dakota is $196,755, and first offers are frequently well below this.
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Settlement ranges, statutes of limitations, and comparative-fault rules differ by state — see yours: