Monthly Archives: December 2025
Risks With Self-Diagnosing Injuries
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 »
How Dashcams Impact a Car Accident Claim
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 »
Common Questions About Pedestrian Accidents in South Dakota
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 »
When Is a South Dakota Employer Liable for an Employee’s Car Accident?
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 »
Drugged Driving Suspected in Fatal South Dakota Pedestrian Accident
While drunk driving is commonly reported as the cause of fatal motor vehicle accidents here in South Dakota, we often hear less about cases involving drugged driving. Of course, driving under the influence of drugs is just as dangerous, and illegal, as doing so under the influence of alcohol. And drivers who engage in… Read More »
