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When we think of summer, thoughts of vacations, warm weather, and road trips often come to mind. Still, these sunny months also bring a spike in car accidents in South Dakota. Understanding the reasons behind this increase can help you stay safer on the roads. Summer...
Distracted driving has been a major public safety hazard for years both in South Dakota and throughout the U.S. People who can't put their phones down cause hundreds of crashes every year throughout the state. Some of those crashes result in serious injuries or even...
The winter in South Dakota can be downright brutal. Between frigid temperatures and heavy precipitation, winter weather can hit very hard. Those who have to travel during winter weather generally need to prepare themselves for a more difficult drive than usual. The...
After a two-day jury trial, the jury returned a verdict in favor of Anthony McFerrin, a client represented by Partners Pete Heidepriem and Matthew Tysdal. In March 2023, a driver rear-ended Mr. McFerrin in Sioux Falls. He suffered a back injury that required him to go...
After a two-day jury trial, a jury rendered a verdict in favor of Arianna and Mandy Farris, represented by Vince Purtell and Sam Matson. In June 2019, nine-year-old Arianna Farris sustained a facial laceration when she went down a hotel waterslide. The injury...
When navigating the beautiful roads of South Dakota, the last thing on your mind might be the financial burdens that could arise in the event of an accident with a reckless and uninsured or underinsured driver. However, the reality is stark: many drivers on the road...
HPS Law Firm Partners Scott Heidepriem, Matthew Tysdal, and Pete Heidepriem filed a federal lawsuit against a life insurance company claiming it wrongly canceled the life insurance policy of Donald Hofer. The Dakota Scout published an article on the case, which can...
Drunk driving is a leading cause of collisions in South Dakota. People who have had too much to drink make bad decisions while at the wheel. They also sometimes fall asleep while driving or have drastically increased reaction times that lead to preventable collisions....
HPS Law Firm Partner Pete Heidepriem was recently named General Counsel of the Crow Creek Sioux Tribe. In that role, he will maintain a second office in Fort Thompson, South Dakota, and serve as the chief legal advisor to the Tribal Council and provide legal advice to...
One dangerous driving behavior that frequently contributes to road accidents is tailgating. Oftentimes, drivers who tailgate may be experiencing frustration, impatience or even road rage. The desire to reach their destination quickly can lead to reckless driving...