Category Archives: Drunk Driving
Dram Shop and Social Host Liability in South Dakota Drunk Driving Cases
A drunk driver hits you after being served at a bar or at a house party. Can you hold the bar or the host responsible? In many states, yes. In South Dakota, the answer is usually no, and that surprises a lot of injured people. Knowing where the law stands can help you focus… Read More »
Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving
Alcohol is one of the most powerful sedatives, and even one or two drinks is enough for most people to get a “buzz.” As a result, anyone getting behind the wheel of a car is a danger to the public. When stopped by police, the driver often protests that they aren’t really drunk, only… 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 »
The Differences Between Civil and Criminal Liability for a DUI Accident in South Dakota
According to a recent report from Forbes, South Dakota “has the highest number of DUI arrests per 100,000 licensed drivers” of any state. More alarmingly, about one-third of all traffic-related deaths in the state are the result of drunk driving accidents. Overall, the Mount Rushmore State ranks 11th in people killed in DUI accidents…. Read More »