Contesting a will is a complex legal process and should not be undertaken lightly. If you're considering contesting a will in South Dakota, it's essential to understand the grounds on which you can do so. We will provide information about those grounds so you can make...
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Year: 2022
Do you understand how the criminal appeal process works?
If your criminal case ends in a conviction, the court will often inform you about your right to an appeal. If you choose to appeal your conviction, your case will be referred to a higher court (known as an appellate court) where you will point out errors that...
HPS Lawyers Achieve Successful Verdict for Client in Federal Jury Trial
Here at HPS, we usually represent claimants, but on occasion we defend cases. Recently, our team successfully defended clients that were sued by plaintiffs in federal court. In the Fall of 2022, Vince Purtell and Steve Siegel, with the help from team members Sam...
Retail workers are at risk this holiday season
The holiday season is always busy in the retail industry, but being doesn’t mean that safety can fall by the wayside. Instead, keeping workers safe must remain a priority for all retail establishments. There are several hazards that these workers face during the busy...
4 common causes of workplace accidents
Everyone should be safe at their workplaces. Unfortunately, it’s not always possible to avoid getting hurt at work. About 2.8 million Americans in private industries suffer from workplace injuries each year. There are many causes of workplace accidents, and here are...
How do you pay for injuries caused by defective products?
When you pay money to purchase an item at the store or to order a new product online, you expect that the item does what the manufacturer claims. You likely expect it to stand up to regular wear and tear and to be relatively safe to use, at least provided that you...
How do you get out of jail after an arrest?
One of the most pressing matters for a person who’s arrested is getting out of jail while their case moves through the criminal justice system. It’s up to the court to determine what a person has to do to be released. Some people who have serious charges might have...
Recent South Dakota worker fatality statistics to know about
Any career can pose a risk of injury to workers, but some occupations come with more hazards than the average office or restaurant job. All American workers should stay abreast of occupational injury trends. Such knowledge alerts you to possible workplace dangers....
Passengers can be a dangerous distraction
Driving can feel almost automatic for the seasoned road user, but this is far from the truth. As a driver, you are making multiple important decisions every second. If you’re distracted then these decisions can be impacted greatly, putting your safety in jeopardy....
What’s wrong with driving when you are tired?
People often view tiredness as a badge of honor. They are proud they pulled off an all-nighter studying for exams, pushed themselves to exhaustion in an endurance race or brought extra wages home from a double shift. Yet they might not consider how it affects their...