Do I need an attorney for my South Dakota truck accident claim or can I just deal with the insurance company myself?

Yes, you need a South Dakota personal injury attorney if you have been in an accident with a truck, particularly if you have been injured as a result of this crash. While insurance policies for commercial trucks are high, insurance companies do not pay out fully for your losses in South Dakota motor vehicle collisions unless challenged to do so. You need someone who will look out for your best interests.

Motor vehicle collisions with semi-trucks are complex and difficult to sort through. An experienced South Dakota personal injury lawyer will establish whether the trucker caused the crash by:

Distracted driving like using a cell phone, GPS or smoking
Equipment failure
Driving under the influence of illegal drugs, alcohol or prescription medications

There are several other negligent acts that truckers engage in, an attorney will examine every possibility and determine the specific cause of the accident.

A South Dakota personal injury attorney will work to ensure you recover to the full extent of your damages, including physical, emotional, personal property loss and loss of current and future wages. Trucking companies have teams of lawyers working for them. You will need an experienced lawyer who will work for you.

The South Dakota personal injury lawyers at Zimmer, Duncan & Cole know the steps to take to obtain the required information in truck accident cases, as well as the parties to contact to build a strong case. Call the law office toll free at (888) 733-2992 or complete the contact form on this page for a free consultation. You may also order a copy of the free book written by our attorneys, 7 Deadly Sins That Can Wreck Your Injury Claim, available on our website.

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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.