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...
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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...
How do I prevent car accidents during the winter months?
This time of year often includes fun winter activities and gathering with family and friends. That means that many people need to drive, often great distances, in snow and ice. Though most people arrive safely to their destination, the road conditions at this time of...
Specific types of technology may be distracting for older drivers
You have probably shared the road with a South Dakota driver who was distracted at the time. Perhaps you looked over to see him or her texting or eating, or maybe you have noticed someone looking at his or her GPS system instead of the road. You are likely already...
Injured in a car crash? You have the right to seek compensation
Your trip to work starts out relatively ordinary: You are sipping coffee while listening to your favorite satellite radio station. However, not far from your workplace, another motorist who is apparently in a rush crashes into your car. Now, your morning is anything...
Quirk in South Dakota law uses slight/gross negligence rule
Like people in every state, South Dakotans injured due to another person’s negligence might sue the negligent person and their insurance company. The lawsuit might help them recover costs of treating injuries, loss of work days or job opportunities, as well as pain...
Vehicle-building collisions are common and preventable
Like everything else in the digital age, it’s hard to tell whether it’s happening more often, or just being seen on our cellphones more often. South Dakotans seem to be crashing cars into buildings. Every day in the U.S. there are about 60 vehicle-versus-building...
Leading causes of distracted driving
Distracted driving has become a massive issue in the United States. It has played a significant role in the injuries and deaths of thousands over the past decade. In 2017 alone, distracted driving contributed to the deaths of 3,166 people. Additionally, more than...
Long drives on rural roads can be risky for commuters
Sometimes a job that requires a long commute is the best fit for your situation. However, a long commute can get old fast. You may get up early in the morning to beat traffic and get home late after you finish working. When you get home, you may delay going to bed so...
