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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...
Whether you’ve got a new teen driver in your home or you simply share the road with teen motorists, it’s worth knowing about a couple of disturbing teen driving statistics associated with road safety in South Dakota. Teen drivers have a greater chance of being injured...
It is normal for people to have difficulty being logical after a collision in part because of how the body responds to stressful situations. Therefore, those who get into a crash generally need to know how to protect themselves and the mistakes that others frequently...
Slip-and-falls are a leading cause of injury in people's homes and in their workplaces. They are also one of the most common reasons that people file premises liability claims against a business. Stores and other businesses that open their facilities to the public...
Car accidents can be highly stressful and challenging experiences, especially when it comes to determining liability and seeking compensation for damages. Understanding how liability works is crucial if you’ve been involved in a car accident. Keep scrolling to delve...
Consumers spend a lot of money every year on products, and they expect that items sold in retail establishments are safe for them to use. Most consumer goods meet at least a minimum standard regarding safety and reliability, but some of them fail spectacularly and...
In many car crash scenarios, it is quite obvious who is to blame for the wreck. Someone who didn't stop at an intersection or didn't check the lane next to them before merging may admit as much when they begin talking to the other driver. Other times, both motorists...