Car accidents are common occurrences, and distracted drivers, poor road signage, dangerous driving conditions, or reckless driving may lead to your involvement in a collision that someone else caused. Whatever the reason, if you have been in an accident and it was not your fault, there are important steps that you should take to protect yourself and your rights. What to do at the scene of … [Read more...] about What Do I Do After a Car Accident That Wasn’t My Fault?
How to Respond When Your Insurance Company Denies Your Claim
Insurance is a contract between two parties, each with responsibilities. As the insured, you are responsible for paying insurance premiums as agreed, while your insurer is responsible for honoring the terms of your policy when a legitimate claim is made. Unfortunately, this is not always what happens when you file a claim with an insurance company. … [Read more...] about How to Respond When Your Insurance Company Denies Your Claim
What Does Workers’ Compensation Cover?
An injury at work can cause a lot of complications: unexpected medical bills, the need to take time off work, even a permanent inability to do your job. If you have suffered a work-related injury, you should know that you are entitled to compensation for your injuries. That compensation is often paid by workers’ compensation insurance. … [Read more...] about What Does Workers’ Compensation Cover?
What to Do If Your Car Accident Injuries Are Preventing You From Working
The aftermath of a car accident can be devastating, especially if you sustain injuries that prevent you from working. With the cost of medical expenses piled on top of your other financial obligations, losing your paycheck for any amount of time can put you in a difficult position. However, a South Dakota car accident attorney can make your recovery easier by helping you through the process of … [Read more...] about What to Do If Your Car Accident Injuries Are Preventing You From Working
Why You Need a Car Accident Attorney Even for the Smallest Collisions
Car accidents are common, but when you are involved in one, you may not know exactly what to do next. In the confusion after an accident, it is easy to make mistakes that could affect the amount of a claim you file later. Even a fender bender can cause significant headaches in the form of property damage and a potentially lengthy claims process. If you have been involved in a car accident … [Read more...] about Why You Need a Car Accident Attorney Even for the Smallest Collisions
What to Do If Your Insurance Company Cancels Your Policy
The vast majority of individuals have an insurance policy to protect their assets, their health, and even their own lives. But what happens if your insurance company unexpectedly cancels your policy in bad faith? Luckily, you do not have to face the insurance company on your own—if your provider suddenly ceases your coverage, contact the South Dakota insurance bad faith attorneys at Turbak Law for … [Read more...] about What to Do If Your Insurance Company Cancels Your Policy
What Injuries Are Considered Personal Injuries?
As a legal term, personal injury refers to a situation in which you have been injured or harmed in some way and another person is legally responsible for that injury or harm, regardless of whether the other person’s behavior was negligent, reckless, or intentional. … [Read more...] about What Injuries Are Considered Personal Injuries?
Our Most Frequently Asked Questions about Car Accidents
Car accidents happen daily. When you are involved in one, it can be difficult to know what to do. This article will help you better understand what to do following your accident and how to move forward. … [Read more...] about Our Most Frequently Asked Questions about Car Accidents
Subrogation Claims Defined and Explained
Subrogation claims are common in the world of insurance, but you may never have heard about them, or know how they might affect you. Read on to find out what subrogation is, how it relates to your insurance, and why it matters, particularly if you are involved in a personal injury case. … [Read more...] about Subrogation Claims Defined and Explained
How Long After a Car Accident Do You Have to Get a Lawyer?
Between insurance dealings, disagreements about who was at fault, and a variety of rules and procedures that have to be followed, navigating the aftermath of a car accident alone can be overwhelming. It is not uncommon, if all parties agree on the details of the accident and if the insurance company acts accordingly and fairly, then you may think that you do not need an attorney. Unfortunately, … [Read more...] about How Long After a Car Accident Do You Have to Get a Lawyer?