Concerning motor vehicle accidents occurring after August 1, 1993:

Terms Used In North Dakota Code 26.1-25-04.2

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.

1.    An insurer may not assess an accident surcharge on the policy of any insured as a result of a comprehensive coverage claim or when the insured’s unattended vehicle was legally parked when the damage occurred.

2.    An insurer may not assess an accident surcharge on the policy of any insured when a claim has been paid pursuant to section 26.1-40-17.1 unless the insurer is not entitled to recover damages from the party at fault.