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  5 Facts About How Trucking Companies Defend Themselves January 20, 2026 Truck Accidents

  Truck accidents leave many injured motorists with significant injuries. The sheer weight of 18 wheelers and other large trucks can destroy a smaller car and send people to the emergency room. Unfortunately, injured victims face many challenges after a crash, one of which is getting the trucking company to admit liability. The reality is... Read More »

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  4 Reasons to Call the Police after a Car Accident January 19, 2026 Car Accidents

  Car accidents happen in a blur, and many victims are unsure of what they should do. An important step is to report the crash to the police. There are many reasons for doing so, and injured motorists can improve their chances of receiving a settlement if the police come out and create an accident... Read More »

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  What Are Long-Term Consequences of Moderate Brain Injuries? January 13, 2026 Brain Injury

  The brain is involved in nearly all human activity, so serious injuries can have long-term consequences. A moderate traumatic brain injury is often the result of a major car or truck accident. Victims often lose consciousness for hours or days. And when they wake up they have significant impairments. The Centers for Disease Control... Read More »

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  4 Mistakes that People Make When Handling Their Own Personal Injury Claim January 12, 2026 Personal Injury

  Injured victims face many challenges to receiving a decent settlement for their injuries. Nonetheless, too many people try to tackle their own injury claim. To be sure, South Dakota does not require that you hire a lawyer to negotiate for you, but there are many advantages to pulling together a legal team to represent... Read More »

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  How to Speed Up a Personal Injury Settlement January 6, 2026 Personal Injury

  Accidents are enormously expensive. Many people are shocked to see their first medical bill after surviving a car or truck accident. And the medical bills are only one part of the equation. Due to serious bodily pain, many of our clients cannot work for months, which means they have no incoming coming in at... Read More »

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  Why You Need to Document Your Rideshare Accident January 5, 2026 Car Accidents, Rideshare Accident

  Rideshare accidents are like any other motor vehicle crash. Injured victims should document the crash because determining who is at fault is critical. Those involved in a crash also need to call the police. Unfortunately, you can’t rely on the Uber or Lyft driver to do any of this. Instead, take a few simple... Read More »

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  Risks With Self-Diagnosing Injuries December 30, 2025 Personal Injury

  Money is tight, and some accident victims unfortunately try to diagnose their own injuries after a car crash. Going online might seem like a smart, low-cost way of identifying what is wrong, but self-diagnosis carries unacceptably high risks. Instead of using the internet to aid in diagnosis, head to the hospital after an accident... Read More »

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  How Dashcams Impact a Car Accident Claim December 29, 2025 Car Accidents

  Dashcams continue to increase in popularity. According to some surveys, about 3 in 10 drivers already have a dashcam installed. These tiny cameras attach to your vehicle’s dash and will record whatever is happening in front of the car. Dashcams are popular since they can show a motorist was not at fault for a... Read More »

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  Common Questions About Pedestrian Accidents in South Dakota December 12, 2025 Pedestrian Accident

  Walking across the street should not be considered a dangerous activity. Yet many of us can testify to close calls with cars, trucks, and motorcycles at a crosswalk. Unfortunately, pedestrian accidents remain quite common in Sioux Falls and throughout South Dakota. With that in mind, here are some common questions we get about the... Read More »

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  When Is a South Dakota Employer Liable for an Employee’s Car Accident? December 5, 2025 Car Accidents

  There is a principle of common law dating back to the Roman Empire known as respondeat superior. The literal translation of this term from the original Latin is “let the master answer.” Essentially, it means that when one person (an agent) acts on behalf of another person (the principal), the principal is liable for... Read More »