From the moment you call for emergency medical assistance after a crash, your bills will start accumulating. You will pay for the ambulance ride to the hospital and the tow truck that takes your vehicle to the repair shop or junkyard. You will have to cover days if...
Sioux Falls Law Blog
Dealing with the other (at-fault) driver after a vehicle accident
Whether injured or not, an auto accident is shocking, especially if you did not see it coming. Your adrenaline goes into overdrive, your mind races and you probably feel intense relief that you survived. The stress of a car accident makes it easy to forget to protect...
Going on a road trip? Remember these helpful tips
If you are heading out on a road trip in South Dakota, now is a great time to talk about some tips to help you stay safe. The summer is a great time of year to travel, but it can be extremely hot in South Dakota and you need to be prepared. Your vehicle has to be...
Stay in your lane: What causes people to cross the center line?
If you’re driving your vehicle on a two-way roadway, one of the things you have to watch out for is a head-on collision. A head-on collision could happen if you or another driver cross the center line while traveling and enter into the other person’s lane. Why would...
How often should you check your mirrors when driving?
Mirrors are one of the most basic but most helpful safety features of any vehicle. Seat belts and airbags can help you survive a crash. Assisted braking can help you if you are about to crash. Yet your mirrors can help you avoid getting into dangerous situations in...
When can your workers’ compensation claim be denied?
Workers' compensation should help you get back on your feet after a workplace accident, but it does not always happen. Some legitimate claims end up being dismissed for various reasons, from legal technicalities to mistakes by the affected worker. When you cannot work...
Mistakes people make when driving around 18-wheelers
It's important to drive properly when you're near an 18-wheeler, as an accident between a large truck in your vehicle is more likely to lead to severe injuries for you. In a case in which a large truck hits a passenger car, the damage is generally more severe to the...
Can you guess the top cause of collisions at intersections?
A significant portion of the car crashes that occur every year take place at intersections on surface roads rather than on highways. Although surface roads may have lower speed limits, serious crashes can still occur. With two or more lanes of traffic crossing paths,...
Las 5 distracciones principales de los conductores
Conducir es un acto que requiere de toda nuestra atención. Sin embargo, es común que los conductores quiten su mente o vista del camino, lo cual fácilmente causa accidentes automovilísticos severos. Usted puede evitar un accidente al reconocer las principales...
Me lesioné en el trabajo, ¿puedo demandar a mi empleador?
Es muy común pensar que una compensación involucra de por sí un juicio, y en muchos casos es cierto. Sin embargo, es importante distinguir que existen distintos tipos de compensaciones, a raíz de diversas razones. Los reclamos por compensación laboral (enlace en...
