Can I recover damages from a bicycle accident, even if I was not wearing a helmet?

Yes. There is no law in South Dakota that mandates that bicycle riders wear a helmet. Though wearing one is something we highly recommend for everyone, regardless of age, you are absolutely not required to do so.

If you or a family member has been injured or even killed in a bicycle accident with a negligent driver, you are likely entitled to recover damages, even if a helmet was not worn. This financial compensation may cover medical bills, physical therapy or ongoing care, missed time at work, and much more.

However, the insurance companies who have to foot the bill for a negligent driver will not just hand you a check for the full amount that you deserve. They will likely try to fight you for every penny. This is why you need an experienced Sioux Falls personal injury attorney on your side.

The Sioux Falls personal injury lawyers of Zimmer, Duncan & Cole are dedicated to helping honest people earn the financial compensation they deserve after catastrophic accidents in our state. Call us at (888) 733-2992 to schedule a free consultation about your case today.

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Auto Accident

South Dakota traffic accident victims can trust their personal injury claims to the qualified attorneys at Zimmer, Duncan and Cole, LLP. Zimmer, Duncan and Cole, LLP has offices in Sioux Falls and Parker, South Dakota. Our lawyers have been winning cases and serving South Dakota clients since 1948. If you need a fast, adaptable, approachable, and professional attorney to handle your car, truck, or motorcycle crash claim, come to the firm with a reputation you can depend on.

Business Litigation

Our reputation speaks for itself: we win cases. The Sioux Falls, South Dakota lawyers at Zimmer, Duncan and Cole, LLP are fast, adaptable, approachable, and professional. If you are considering bringing a lawsuit on behalf of your South Dakota business, contact Zimmer, Duncan and Cole, LLP. Our attorneys handle general business litigation and also practice before agencies, boards and commissions of state and local government. Zimmer, Duncan and Cole, LLP has been serving clients and winning cases in South Dakota since 1948.

Criminal Defense

The attorneys at Zimmer, Duncan and Cole, LLP have a reputation for winning cases. If you have been accused of a crime, whether the charge is DUI/DWI, assault, or theft, a Zimmer, Duncan and Cole, LLP attorney can protect your rights and make your options clear. We will go to trial, and we never pressure our clients to take a plea bargain. Our lawyers handle criminal defense cases in a fast, adaptable, approachable, and professional manner. Zimmer, Duncan and Cole, LLP has been serving clients and winning cases in South Dakota since 1948.

Will Contest

If your South Dakota relative or loved one left a will that seems questionable, or if you need to defend a will against false claims, contact Zimmer, Duncan and Cole, LLP. With offices in Sioux Falls and Parker, SD, our attorneys help families, heirs, and beneficiaries in will contests involving questions of fraud, undue influence, mental capacity, and more. Zimmer, Duncan and Cole, LLP’s fast, adaptable, approachable, and professional lawyers have been serving clients and winning cases in South Dakota since 1948. Please contact us at 877-336-1650 to discuss your case.

Personal Injury

Have you suffered a catastrophic personal injury in South Dakota? Visit this page and call a Sioux Falls personal injury attorney at Zimmer, Duncan and Cole, LLP.