While you might think that office jobs are safer for your back than those that involve heavy lifting, it is not necessarily the case. While physical jobs such as construction work or warehouse work carry a high risk of one-off incidents, sitting at a desk all day can...
Worker’s Compensation
Injuries from a work-related fall could prove serious
You, like most other South Dakota residents, work hard for a living. While you may not have landed your first-choice job, you still do your best to perform your delegated tasks as best as possible. Of course, you may work in an environment that poses certain hazards...
How can you know if you are eligible for disability benefits?
If you are unable to work because of a medical condition, mental or physical, you understand how hard that can be for you and your family. In addition to the struggles you face each day to simply deal with your disability and navigate your limitations, you may also...
How to avoid personal injury when approaching intersections
If you're age 50 or older, you might recall a time in your life when it was common for people to drive for leisure. Sunday was a big day for such, and many families would hop in their cars to take a drive in the country or some other scenic route. This isn't as common...
Avoiding a head-on collision is not easy
Though driving is a daily occurrence for most South Dakota residents, it is an activity that can go from mundane to frightening in a matter of seconds. You could simply be going about your day, making your way to work or to run errands, when a sudden hazard presents...
Is an insurance company treating you unfairly?
When your insurance company denies your claim following and accident or injury, it may be a shock. You may check your records to see if you have paid your premiums. You may read over your policy to see if your claim falls under one of the many exclusions. Even then,...
Making sense of the medical jargon your doctors use
You were in a motor vehicle accident. In those few seconds, which may have seemed like an eternity at the same time, you suffered a spinal cord injury.In the flurry of activity that occurred after the crash, you may not have had time to truly understand what doctors...
Do you know your rights regarding workers’ compensation?
A workplace injury can change the trajectory of your life. It can lead to financial loss, painful injuries and leave you unable to work for a period of time. It can be difficult to figure out how to put the pieces back together and move forward from this type of...
Stay alert during the holidays — distracted driving is worse
The holiday season is in full swing, and it probably feels like the preparations will never end. Whether you are hosting guests at your house or creating travel plans, you have a lot on your mind. Luckily, you are a safe driver, but that does not mean other people...
What should you do after an accident in the workplace?
A work accident can disrupt your life and leave you with painful injuries. How can you pick up the pieces and move forward from this point? You may know that you likely have grounds for a workers' compensation claim, but do you even know where to start with this...
