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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 »
How South Dakota Rideshare Laws May Affect Your Personal Injury Case Against Uber or Lyft
Many Sioux Falls residents rely on rideshare services like Uber or Lyft to commute or conduct their daily errands. Ordering a rideshare is quick and convenient as it requires nothing more than your phone. But what happens if you are injured as a passenger in a rideshare vehicle, either through the negligence of the… Read More »
How Can You Prove Distracted Driving Caused a Truck Accident in South Dakota?
Distracted driving is one of the most common causes of commercial trucking accidents in South Dakota. Obviously, if any driver diverts their attention from the road it creates a serious safety risk. But when a person drives a commercial tractor-trailer, even a split-second distraction can lead to a catastrophic accident. Insurance Companies Pay $5… Read More »
Could Posting About My Accident on Social Media Hurt My South Dakota Personal Injury Case?
For many of us, posting on social media is something we do without a second thought. Everything that happens during our day is “content” we happily share with both close friends and complete strangers who follow us online. But if you have recently been injured in a car accident or similar event, you might… Read More »
Was Your South Dakota Truck Accident the Result of Driver Fatigue?
Commercial trucking accidents are often devastating for the people in the other vehicles involved. Consider the vehicle that you drive to work everyday here in South Dakota. Even if you own a relatively beefy pickup truck or SUV, it will not fare well in a collision with a fully loaded 80,000-pound tractor-trailer. Given the… Read More »
3 Things to Know About Economic Damages in a South Dakota Personal Injury Case
The purpose of a personal injury lawsuit in South Dakota is for the plaintiff to seek damages from the defendant. We use the term damages to describe the losses that the plaintiff suffered as a result of the defendant’s conduct. There are three common forms of damages that a judge or jury can award:… Read More »
What Is the Difference Between a Wrongful Death and Survival Claim in South Dakota?
Many South Dakota residents are injured in accidents caused by someone else’s negligent action. If you are such an accident victim, you can generally file a personal injury lawsuit against the responsible parties to seek economic and non-economic damages. Such compensation is meant to try and “make you whole” for what happened. Tennessee Widow… Read More »