Aberdeen Personal Injury Blog
Reckless driving in South Dakota
Even if the roads in South Dakota are well-maintained, safety issues can arise from driver performance. Unfortunately, the state has a high number of reckless driving incidents. Such behavior on the road is more than a mere nuisance; personal injury and property...
What are the new distracted driving laws in South Dakota?
A new law prohibiting phone use behind the wheel took effect in South Dakota on July 1, 2020. Drivers will receive Class 2 misdemeanor charges for violations of the electronic device ban. If you drive in South Dakota, review the updated laws about distracted driving...
Being Prepared for the Inevitable
The state of South Dakota has established specific laws addressing estate planning and financial control when residents pass away. The rules and regulations are general in nature and allow all South Dakota residents an opportunity supported by a documented directive...
A third of American teenagers admit to texting and driving
Texting and driving is a common behavior among teenagers, and South Dakota is one of the states that sees the highest number of teen drivers texting. Texting behind the wheel is one of the most dangerous distracted driving behaviors because it commands a motorist’s...
Teen drivers become a threat during 100 deadliest days
Commuting to and from Aberdeen, South Dakota, you regularly run the risk of being in a car crash. Perhaps you were in one through no fault of your own; you may have a valid personal injury case, then. It all depends on the other's degree of negligence. Teen driving...
Driving drowsy may be a bigger risk than you realize
With more people staying at home in light of the global pandemic, South Dakota residents may be seeing fewer cars on the street than usual. Less traffic typically means fewer accidents, but this does not mean you should let your guard down. Even during the daytime,...
High caffeine consumption can be a factor in truck accidents
Sharing the road with large trucks might be an intimidating experience. For South Dakota drivers, this is an understandable concern. When considering the statistics for truck accidents and what causes them, that worry is further justified. One surprising issue that...
What watchdog groups say about distracted driving
Whether you're driving in a rural part of South Dakota or on a busy highway, it is important to keep your focus on the road. Ideally, you will avoid using a cellphone while driving as it is the most common form of distraction while a car is moving. However, it is not...
When is an injury catastrophic?
Any serious injury may seem like a catastrophe at the time that it occurs, but that does not mean it meets the legal definition of a catastrophic injury. The Cornell University Law School's Legal Information Institute explains that it is the outcome, not the injury...
Does South Dakota have a reckless driving problem?
Most people are careful drivers who make sure that they follow the law and basic driver etiquette. Despite those efforts, many people still end up in car accidents. If the accident happens due to someone else's negligence, victims and their families often struggle to...
