Every year, there are thousands of car crashes in South Dakota, and the possibility of a collision exists wherever there are motor vehicles. Crashes occur every day of the week and every time of day for a seemingly endless list of reasons. Drivers can make many minor...
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Federal traffic safety agency pushes for automatic emergency braking features on newer cars
Rear-end crashes are some of the most common types of automobile accidents that occur on American highways. A driver who’s not careful about the distance between their vehicle and the one in front is at a high risk of colliding with the other’s rear bumper. But new...
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and disability: What to know
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is the “catch-all” diagnosis for a cluster of disorders that can affect someone’s connective tissues. It was largely unknown to most people until fairly recently when medical researchers began to look for genetic markers that could...
Can you sue an insurer over a ‘poor’ investigation of your home insurance claim?
When you file an insurance claim for damages to your home, your insurer should investigate your claim immediately. Typically, an insurer would send their own claims adjuster to investigate your claim and then pay you based on the adjuster’s evaluation. But what if you...
The risks of work-related shoulder injuries
You may not think about your shoulder much, but it’s a vital part of your body and its functions. Shoulders need to be mobile enough to allow a wide range of movement for your arms while being stable enough to assist in tasks like pushing, pulling, and lifting...
What factors could increase crash risks for teenage drivers?
Driving can be dangerous. No one can entirely remove the risk of accidents, regardless of who is at fault. People with more driving experience and practice may be aware of safety measures to protect themselves. However, it is different for teenage drivers. As...
Signs of a brain injury after a car accident
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are common after car accidents. Even with modern safety systems like airbags and seatbelts, head injuries can and do happen. It’s very important to identify these injuries as soon as you can. The human brain often cannot regenerate brain...
What are the common causes of a T-bone car crash?
What happens after a car accident could significantly depend on the collision's circumstances. Certain cases are simple, such as rear-end crashes, where determining who is at fault is often straightforward. However, specific incidents are more complicated, requiring...
Uno de los peligros más grandes en la calle – ¡los conductores adolescentes!
Cuando nos sentamos al volante y manejamos en las calles públicas, estamos confiando nuestra seguridad – y la de nuestras familias – en las manos de todos los demás conductores. Aun el conductor más prudente del mundo puede sufrir un accidente debido a la negligencia,...
Are delays in home insurance claims grounds for bad faith?
When it comes to homeowners’ insurance, timing is critical. You’ll need your insurer’s payouts to cover expenses such as repairs for hail damage, roof replacements, water damage remediation, etc. And why shouldn’t they? South Dakota is one of the most expensive states...