Frequently Asked Questions

We take most personal injury cases on a contingent basis. This means you pay nothing upfront and only owe legal fees if we help you recover compensation. If there is no discovery, there are no attorney fees.

You have the right to pursue economic and non-economic damages in a personal injury claim. After assessing the details of your case, we can walk you through what you can expect to recover.

Economic damages include:

• Past and future medical bills
• Past and future lost wages
• Lost earning capacity
• Property damage

Non-economic damages include:

• Past and future pain and suffering
• Permanent disfigurement or scars
• Mental trauma and psychological injuries

While you have the right to represent yourself in a personal injury case, doing so is not advisable. Insurance companies have adjusters and lawyers on their side. You need a powerful and aggressive law firm that can fight effectively for you. The more experienced, professional, and knowledgeable your legal representation is, the better the outcome of your case will likely be. In numerous cases, we have successfully collected five, ten, or even twenty times more than what was offered by the insurance company before we took over the case.

Yes. When you first meet with our team, we can review your circumstances, explain your rights and legal options, and determine whether we are the right fit for your case.

Yes. We recognize that when you have suffered serious injuries like brain injuries, burn injuries, or spinal cord injuries, you may be hospitalized or otherwise unable to travel to our law office. We are happy to meet with you remotely via video teleconferencing.

Yes. We offer our legal services in both English and Spanish - se habla español.

In the state of South Dakota, you typically have three years from the date you were injured to bring a personal injury claim. You will likely be unable to take legal action or recover damages if you miss this deadline.

Every case is different, and the potential strength of your claim will depend entirely on the unique details of your specific situation. Factors like the precise cause of your injuries, the extent of damages, the clarity of liability, and the available evidence all play key roles in determining the viability and potential value of a claim. Our attorneys are available to discuss the specifics of what happened to you, examine the relevant circumstances, and advise you of your legal options at no cost to you.