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You are driving down 41st Street or Minnesota Avenue when a sudden "thud" jars your entire vehicle. A deep pothole just claimed your tire and likely bent your rim. These ongoing road hazards do more than ruin your morning commute. They cause expensive alignment issues...
Hail is relatively damaging weather. Depending on the duration of the storm, the strength of the wind and the size of the hail that falls, hailstorms can produce substantial damage to real property, forcing owners to make expensive repairs. Hail can dent siding,...
Most South Dakota drivers assume their insurance will cover them after a crash, but the truth is that state minimums often fall short once hospital bills, car repairs and lost work start adding up. Many drivers discover too late that their uninsured or underinsured...
South Dakota law requires insurance companies to treat policyholders fairly. However, sometimes insurers act in bad faith by failing to handle your claim fairly. If it felt like your insurance company was working against you, you may have experienced it. Below are...
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...