Hundreds of thousands of semi-truck accidents happen every year in the United States. These trucks can cause a lot of damage when they hit regular vehicles, especially when drivers don’t take the right safety precautions. Here’s a closer look at semi-truck accident causes, what to do if you’ve been in an accident, and how a […]
Do I Need to See a Doctor after a Car Accident Even If I Don’t Feel Hurt?
If you have come out of a car accident “scratchless,” you may not feel the need to visit a doctor. If you do not find any visible injuries, lacerations or blood, you may think everything is alright. However, this may not always be the case. Internal injuries, such as whiplash, internal bleeding, traumatic brain injuries, […]
What Do I Do After a Car Accident That Wasn’t My Fault?
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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, […]
How Compensation for Emotional Distress After a Car Accident is Determined
Emotional distress following a car accident can manifest in many ways. Some people experience a fear of vehicles, recurring nightmares about the accident that prohibit normal sleep, constant anxiety stemming from the accident, or depression as a result of injuries sustained. If you have been injured in a car accident in South Dakota, then you […]
Here’s What Information Your Lawyer Needs After a Car Accident
A car accident is unpredictable, and it may feel overwhelming or confusing to figure out what to do after one occurs. The following guide will help answer all of your questions about what to do after a car accident, including whether you need a lawyer and what information your lawyer will need.
The 4 Most Important Things You Should Ask for in a Car Accident Settlement
Car accidents happen without warning. Life following a collision is also unpredictable. Recovery may disrupt your life in ways that are not easily measured by dollars and cents. Often, the most significant losses don’t come with receipts, and it can be difficult to express your needs to an insurance company.
How to Know Who Is Liable in a Car Accident
In the aftermath of a crash, it is vital to focus on your own recovery. Generally, the question of who is responsible for the accident won’t be too significant until later when you need help dealing with the financial and medical issues that arise. Once you are fully healed and recovered from the collision, you […]
Why Pedestrian Deaths Are at a 28-Year High and What You Can Do If You Lost a Loved One
Pedestrian deaths have jumped in recent years, up 46 percent between 2009 and 2016. You can take action and get help through a wrongful death lawsuit claim if your loved one was killed in an accident.