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NORTH DAKOTA GUIDE 22

North Dakota Settlement, Release & Claim Closure

Settlement should come only after responsible parties, liability coverage, UM/UIM, basic no-fault benefits, damages, liens and reimbursement interests have been identified.

  • Identify every person and entity being released.
  • Review general-release, indemnity, hold-harmless, confidentiality and attorney-fee provisions.
  • Confirm whether UM/UIM or other first-party rights could be impaired.
  • Resolve no-fault reimbursement, liens and subrogation claims before distribution.
  • Preserve complete settlement, release and payment documentation.

Publication review note — September 17, 2026. Verify current release law, no-fault reimbursement rules, UM/UIM implications and controlling authority before publication.