South Dakota has many types of roads, including those in rural settings, as well as major highways in metropolitan areas. In both regions, there are intersections, some of which are secured by traffic signals or stop signs, while others have no traffic controls at...
A car accident or other type of personal injury incident has the potential to change your life. In the aftermath, you could find yourself struggling with unexpected bills, ongoing physical pain, injury-related limitations, damage to your personal property and more....
Most Americans have cell phones, and most rely on these devices for everything from basic communication to work tasks. This technology has made the world a safer place in many ways, but it has also led to an increase in danger in specific ways as well. While on the...
After a car accident, you may find that it is more difficult than expected to pick up the pieces of your life and move forward. In addition to damage to your own vehicle and physical injuries, you may also be experiencing damage to your mental health that could affect...
Have you ever experienced a time in your life when an illness or infection worsened because you did not seek medical attention soon enough? This type of situation is not at all uncommon in the medical industry. For instance, if strep throat goes without diagnosis and...
The advent of automatic emergency braking (AEB) has helped to prevent countless motor vehicle collisions throughout the United States. However, that initial success does not mean the manufacturers should just rest on their proverbial laurels. Currently standard for a...
Drunk driving remains a problem in South Dakota and throughout the United States. Countless crashes continue to injure and kill. Memorials dot the rural roads and highways nationwide. While nothing can prevent all DUI deaths, the continuing problem still requires some...
A recent National Highway Traffic Safety Administration study revealed progress in an alarming trend. The report provided much-needed and promising news involving male and female drivers and the literal and figurative impact of post-car accidents. “Female Crash...
If you’re traveling on a South Dakota roadway and another vehicle hits you, the results can range from minor damage to utter disaster. You’ve probably heard stories about people causing motor vehicle accidents and then leaving the scene. In this state, such behavior...
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....