North Dakota has no ABA-verified burn centers. Severe burn victims are transported to Hennepin Healthcare in Minneapolis. North Dakota has a 6-year statute of limitations for personal injury — among the longest in the country — but acting quickly is still critical to preserving evidence.
North Dakota residents with severe burns are transported to Hennepin Healthcare in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
North Dakota burn victims are typically transferred to Hennepin Healthcare Regional Burn Center in Minneapolis, MN.
View Minneapolis Burn Center →North Dakota provides 6 years to file a personal injury claim under N.D. Cent. Code § 28-01-16 — one of the longest in the country. However, evidence and witness memories fade even within 6 years.
North Dakota follows modified comparative fault — you may recover as long as your share of fault is 50% or less, with damages reduced proportionally by your percentage.
North Dakota's workers' comp system is state-administered. Workplace burn victims may also pursue third-party claims against contractors and equipment manufacturers.
If your burn occurred in North Dakota, you may file under North Dakota law even if treated in Minnesota. Recoverable damages include:
Even with North Dakota's 6-year window, evidence fades fast. Get your free review today and protect your rights.
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