South Dakota Personal Injury Lawyers

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What is negligence?
In its most simple definition, negligence means that someone was careless and as a result of being careless, someone else was injured. Negligence serves as the basis for a personal injury … more
What does the term "liable" mean?
The term liable generally means that a court has determined individual, company or some other entity caused, and is responsible for, another person's injury. When a defendant is found liable, … more
What does the term "reasonable person" mean?
A person has acted negligently if he or she has departed from the conduct expected of a reasonably prudent person acting under the same or similar circumstances. The hypothetical reasonable person … more

How to Prove Fault
In order to be compensated for injuries incurred in a personal injury lawsuit it is essential for the plaintiff to be able to prove that the defendant was at fault for causing the injuries. The plaintiff must prove the legal elements of the case by having the factual proof to meet each element of his or her cause of action. The Legal Case In order to prove fault in a personal injury … more
Possible Damages in Personal Injury Lawsuit
Accidents can result in significant personal injuries that create many expenses for the victim and can cause extreme financial hardships for the victim and the victim’s family. It seems unfair that a victim should have to suffer the physical and financial consequences of an accident for which the victim was not at fault. Therefore, the law allows personal injury victims to bring … more