There are several things that you can do to reduce your risk of getting into a motor vehicle collision. Obviously, you can avoid the big driving mistakes that cause so many crashes by being sober whenever you drive and avoiding distractions at the wheel. You can also...
Every driver in South Dakota takes a risk when they get behind the wheel. Even if you are very safety-conscious while driving, you could cross paths with someone who is unsafe at the wheel. Typically, after an unfortunate encounter on the South Dakota roads, you can...
To convict someone of a criminal offense, the state must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the accused broke the law. Before a police officer can arrest you, they need probable cause to believe a criminal act has occurred. Just making a few mistakes at the wheel...
Workers in all industries have to pay close attention to the stress they’re putting on their knees. These joints are used a lot throughout many activities. Protecting the knees must be a priority for the worker, as well as the employer. On average, knee injuries...
Distracted driving is one of the most pressing safety concerns on modern roads. Distraction at the wheel causes thousands of deaths every year and many other crashes that hurt people and damage property. Although many people use the term distracted driving to refer...
There are several reasons a will may be contested. One of them is if the person who made the will, known as the testator, was a victim of undue influence and the will does not reflect their true wishes. This may happen when another person uses their position of trust...
Some of the most dangerous trip and fall accidents – or slip and fall accidents – will happen on the stairs. Any time that you accidentally fall can lead to a serious injury, but being on the stairs simply increases the odds that you will suffer some sort of severe...
Many jobs carry inherent risks and threats to physical health and safety. This includes jobs such as mining, construction and drilling, but also jobs in which employees may be exposed to toxic chemicals, repetitive heavy lifting and large machinery with the capacity...
The force of the impact at the time of a car wreck can lead to a host of injuries. A spinal cord injury is one that’s catastrophic and can have a profound impact on the victim’s life. While it’s possible that some spinal cord injuries may heal in a manner that enables...
The roads are dangerous enough even when every driver is sober. The sheer number of people driving means there is always someone close to you that could make a catastrophic mistake. When drivers drink alcohol, their capacity for doing something that leads to a...