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A Rule Unlike Most Other States Most states let an injured driver recover damages as long as they were less than fifty percent at fault, reducing the payout by whatever percentage applies. South Dakota does something different. Under the state’s slight and gross comparative negligence framework, a driver who contributed to a crash can only

The Period That Shapes Everything Else Most people focus on the injury itself right after an accident, which makes sense. But the decisions made in the days and weeks that follow often matter just as much to how a claim eventually resolves. Insurance adjusters look for gaps, inconsistencies, and delays, and those gaps can undercut

Car Accident Settlement Timelines in SD One of the most consistent questions people have after a car accident in South Dakota is how long this is going to take. The honest answer depends on several factors, and while some claims resolve in a few months, others stretch out well past a year. Understanding what drives

Our friends at Warner & Fitzmartin Personal Injury Lawyers discuss how a broken bone sounds simple. You hear the word “fracture” and you picture a cast, a few weeks off, and eventually getting back to normal. But in a car accident — and in a personal injury claim — broken bones are rarely that straightforward.

Walking into a family legal matter without any preparation is a little like showing up to an important meeting without knowing the agenda. You might get through it, but you’ll likely leave wishing you had done a few things differently. We work with clients through some of the most difficult periods of their lives, and

Getting hit by a vehicle as a pedestrian is a traumatic experience. In the immediate aftermath, most people are overwhelmed, in pain, and uncertain about what to do. That uncertainty, unfortunately, can lead to decisions that end up hurting their legal claims later on. Our friends at Fogelman Law LLC discuss how often pedestrian accident

Sometimes a business partnership stops working. Not because the business itself is failing, but because one partner is creating problems that the other partners can no longer tolerate. Maybe they’re mismanaging funds, they’ve stopped showing up, or their behavior is actively driving away clients or employees. Our friends at Kravets Law Group regularly hear from

Choosing between an LLC and an S Corporation is one of the first legal decisions a business owner will face. Both structures offer liability protection, but they differ in how they handle taxes, management, and long-term flexibility. Understanding those differences is the foundation of a sound business formation strategy. How LLCs and S Corps Compare

Why an Attorney May Recommend Rejecting a Settlement Offer The insurance company makes a settlement offer. You are tired of the legal process, concerned about medical bills, and ready to move forward. The amount may even seem reasonable at first. So why might your attorney recommend rejecting it and continuing negotiations? A settlement offer should

Not every accident turns into a lawsuit. That’s just the reality. But when someone else’s carelessness puts you in the hospital, costs you weeks of work, or leaves you dealing with pain that doesn’t go away, South Dakota law gives you the right to pursue compensation. The question most people ask is whether their injury