Personal injury or fatality from a South Dakota crash? We can help.

The death of a beloved family member is not only difficult to handle emotionally, but financially as well, especially if the family member handled the household finances. If a loved one was killed in a South Dakota car accident due to the negligence, recklessness, or intentional act of another, you should file a wrongful death lawsuit against the wrongdoer. This civil suit can help you recover from your emotional and financial loss.

A wrongful death lawsuit is complex and involves the following:

1. Contacting a South Dakota personal injury attorney or car accident attorney: An experienced lawyer will evaluate your case and lead you through the process.
2. Obtaining a settlement: Your attorney will try to settle the wrongful death case to avoid the prolonged trial process.
3. Filing a wrongful death lawsuit: If the case cannot be settled, your attorney will file a lawsuit and the defendant/wrongdoer will be served and given time to respond to the complaint.
4. Wrongful death trial: If the case moves forward to trial, at first this will involve discovery, motions, and conferences with the judge, all of which your South Dakota personal injury lawyer will take part in to represent your best interests. The trial will involve presenting evidence and examining witnesses. It may take place in front of a judge or jury.
5. Damages: If the verdict is in your favor, you will then collect damages for your emotional and/or financial pain and suffering.

If you would like to discuss the filing of a wrongful death lawsuit, or if you or a loved one has been injured in a motor vehicle crash and would like to file a South Dakota personal injury claim, contact an experienced South Dakota personal injury lawyer at Zimmer, Duncan & Cole. Our attorneys have been representing clients and their families in car accident and wrongful death cases since 1948. Call toll free at (888) 733-2992, or complete the contact form on this page. You don't have to go through this alone. Our attorneys are here for you.