Upwards of 80,000 pounds and 70 to 80 feet long, 18-wheelers make quite an impression on the roadways of South Dakota and elsewhere. If you are like most other motorists, you may tend to increase your speed in order to get around them quickly and may not be...
Firm News
What does the law say about being a “reasonable person”?
You may not have seen the other vehicle coming. When it crashed into yours, you may have immediately felt pain or it could have taken a few days before you realized the extent of your injuries. What you do know is that you will be out of work for a significant amount...
The legal ins and outs of drowning accidents
Summer will soon be on its way, and with the warmer weather brings outdoor activities like boating and swimming. Safety is a concern for any person engaging in recreational activities, and water activities are no exception. An accident can tragically cut a life short,...
When another person’s distraction becomes your problem
Have you ever read a book while talking on the phone? Imagine if your friend or loved one, whom you haven't spoken to in a while, calls you to catch up, but you don't want to put down the good book you're reading, so you try to keep reading while having your phone...
Who is responsible for the damages after a serious dog bite?
If a dog bit you and you suffered an injury, you know that the experience can be traumatic and scary. You may have medical bills as well as pain and suffering. The injuries may have been serious enough that you missed work or spent time in the hospital. However, you...
Bicyclists not protected by crash prevention technology
Bicycles are cost-effective modes of transportation for countless people in South Dakota. Whether traveling to work, school or for pleasure, riding a bike can be a fun, healthy way to get somewhere. Unfortunately, they can also be dangerous. Despite laws that protect...
Don’t let injuries such as whiplash break you financially
You prepared for a busy day ahead, complete with work commitments and perhaps even a child's evening soccer game. However, as you drove along a South Dakota highway, nothing could have prepared you for the fellow motorist who suddenly struck your car from behind....
Auto accidents can harm you in more ways than one
As you drive to the store one day, you may be mulling over the other errands you plan to complete as well. However, a relatively ordinary trip may quickly turn into a life-changing one if you encounter another driver who is careless behind the wheel and ends up...
An overview of retail shopping injuries
You were at a store, just picking up some shampoo or toilet paper, and then something happened and injured you. Who is at fault? Does the store owner have some duty to keep you safe from harm? A business owner must take reasonable precautions to ensure the safety of...
Did someone’s slip-up cause your slip-and-fall accident?
You are at a store one day shopping as usual. However, you find yourself standing up one second and on the floor the next due to slipping and falling. When you look more closely at the floor, you see the puddle of liquid that caused you to fall. Unfortunately,...