After a car accident, bills pile up quickly. Depending on the severity of the crash, you may face medical costs, time off work and replacing your vehicle. It is tempting to arrange a car accident lawsuit settlement as soon as possible, but a rushed resolution can result in less than you deserve. Insurance companies review […]
South Dakota Car Accidents: What to Do if You Are in A Wreck on I-29
This past summer, news reports of car accidents on the South Dakota section of the I-29 were a stark reminder of road hazards on major highways. In August alone, six people were injured in a crash north of Sioux Falls and a driver suffered after a rollover crash near mile marker 61. As the winter […]
The Newest Legal Questions about Self-Driving Cars and Car Accident Liability
Even in the most complicated cases, there are established rules to determine who should pay after a vehicle collision. Those rules are based on decades of information about driver behavior, with little consideration for changes to automotive technology.
Your Vehicle Was Just Wrecked in an Accident. What Are You Entitled to From Your Auto Insurance Company?
If your car or truck was damaged in a collision, you may be entitled to something – but what? If you’re like most people, you don’t have spare vehicles sitting around, much less a cash fund available to replace a car or truck if the one you usually drive is suddenly unavailable. But a vehicle […]
Your Vehicle Was Wrecked, and It Wasn’t Your Fault! Now What?
Your car or truck was damaged in an accident that wasn’t your fault. What are you entitled to from the other driver or his insurance company?
Slammed by a Semi? Settlement Secrets You Need to Know
If you have been involved in an accident with a semi-truck, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and damages.
What Is a Subrogation Claim? Why Should You Care?
Unless you have been involved in an accident where your health or auto insurer was reimbursed for payments it made, you probably do not know what a subrogation claim is—but here is why you should.
Three Key Factors to Being Treated Fairly After a Car Accident
Things a good personal injury lawyer would tell you. After a car accident, it can be overwhelming just getting your car back on the road and sorting out insurance issues, never mind missing work and handling medical bills. When it comes to sorting out issues after a car accident, a trained personal injury lawyer will […]
It Was an Accident! So How Much Do They Owe You When You Get Hurt?
When you have a personal injury case, one of the questions you want answered is how you will be compensated. A car accident causes not only economic loss, but physical and mental harm.
South Dakota Law to Restrict Access to Accident Reports
Limits on release of vehicle crash reports may slow the ability to recover damages after a car accident. On November 8, 2016, residents of South Dakota voted Constitutional Amendment “S” into action, which will restrict the release of vehicle crash reports. This constitutional amendment, known as Marsy’s Law, is intended to increase victims’ rights and […]
Just FYI: Your Car Insurance Company Can’t Deny Your Claim Without Reason
A denied car insurance claim can be shocking news after an accident with an uninsured or underinsured driver. Before you pay out-of-pocket for your losses, consider talking to a car accident lawyer about your legal rights.
Not at Fault? Here’s What You Can Ask for in a Car Accident Settlement
If you were involved in car accident and it is determined that it was someone else’s fault, their insurance company should reimburse you for all of the expenses relating to the accident, including medical bills, lost earnings, property damage, emotional distress, and more.