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• Business Litigation
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Auto Accident

Serving Clients and Winning Cases Since 1948
 

According to the 2007 South Dakota Traffic Statistical Summary, in that year there were...

• 16,220 traffic crashes
• $78 million in property damage from crashes
• 5,782 injuries
• 146 fatalities 

These numbers are actually an improvement upon previous years, and traffic fatalities in South Dakota have continued to drop, but that good news ceases to matter when you are injured or someone you love is killed in a car, truck, or motorcycle accident.

Whatever the situation, whether you...

• Were knocked off of your motorcycle on I-90 or on Highway 19
• Were sideswiped on US Route 81 or on I-229
• Lost your child to a head-on collision on Highway 44 or on US Route 18
• Were run off the road and trapped in your truck on I-29

 
...when a negligent or distracted driver causes injuries, loss of property, or death, accident victims need the assistance of a qualified lawyer to ensure that they are fully and fairly compensated for their losses.

With offices in Sioux Falls and Parker, South Dakota and a history of serving clients and winning cases since 1948, Zimmer, Duncan and Cole handles personal injury claims for the victims of South Dakota car, truck, and motorcycle accidents.

The attorneys at Zimmer, Duncan and Cole are fast, adaptable, approachable, and professional. They know that every vehicle accident is different: 

• Crashes involving semi trucks often block lanes and cause multi-car pile-ups.
• Light trucks-including pickups, minivans, and SUVs-are more likely to roll over.
• Smaller cars may have fewer safety features and sustain more damage on impact.
• Road conditions and safety hazards may contribute to the accident scenario.
• The other driver might be under the influence of drugs or alcohol, suffering from fatigue, or distracted by a text message.

The lawyers at Zimmer, Duncan and Cole take every detail into account, give every client their full attention, and make the strongest possible case for every claim.

Stay Safe: Of those 146 people who died in 2007 traffic crashes, 108 died in the vehicle. 85 of those people were not wearing a seatbelt or other safety restraint. You can't control the actions of other drivers on the road, but you can wear you seatbelt and follow traffic safety guidelines.

Zimmer, Duncan and Cole is a law firm with an established reputation for winning cases in South Dakota. We take a limited number of car, truck, and motorcycle accident cases in order to dedicate ourselves fully to each client. Our attorneys will never pressure you to settle a case. We are always willing to go to trial.

If you or someone you love has been injured or killed in a car, truck, or motorcycle accident...

Please call [1-877-336-1650, 605 361-9840, or 605 297-4446] or fill out our online contact form for a free consultation.  You can also request our Free Reports for information you can use to help you decide if you need an attorney's help. 


Zimmer, Duncan and Cole is located in Sioux Falls and Parker, and serves all of South Dakota including the following counties, cities and towns:

Minnehaha County: Sioux Falls, Brandon, Dell Rapids, Hartford, Garretson, Crooks, Baltic, Valley Springs, Colton, Humboldt, Sherman, Corson. Lincoln County: Canton, Beresford, Lennox, Hudson, Harrisburg, Fairview, Worthing, Shindler, Tea, Moe, Norway Center. Turner County: Parker, Chancellor, Centerville, Hurley, Davis, Viborg, Dolton, Irene, Marion, Monroe. McCook County: Salem, Bridgewater, Spencer, Unityville, Canistota. Lake County: Madison, Chester, Winfred, Franklin, Nunda, Ramona, Wentworth. Moody County: Colman, Egan, Trent, Ward. Brookings County: Brookings, Arlington, Volga, Elkton, White, Aurora, Bruce. Davison County: Mitchell, Ethan, Loomis, Mount Vernon. Beadle County: Huron, Wolsey, Iriquois, Cavour, Hitchock. Hutchinson County: Parkston, Freeman, Menno, Tripp. Union County: North Sioux City, Beresford, Elk Point, Alcester, Jefferson. Bon Homme County: Tyndall, Scotland, Springfield, Avon, Tabor. Yankton County: Yankton, Volin, Gayville, Mission Hill, Lesterville. Spink County: Redfield. Hughes County: Pierre. Stanley County: Fort Pierre.

Library for Auto Accident:

• What To Do If You Are In A Car Accident   
  Description: Car accidents are scary and stressful. Ready this article to find out what you should do when you are in a car accident.
• Protect Your Family From the Irrresponisble Negligent Driver - Make Sure You Have Enough Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage   
  Description: In 2007 there were 16,220 traffic crashes. As a result of these crashes there were 5,782 injuries and 146 fatalities. Protect your family and make sure that you have enough uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage.

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Frequent Questions for Auto Accident:

• What is distracted driving?
• What are some examples of distracted driving?
  
• Why should I worry about distracted driving?
• When can I recover damages (money) as a result of a car accident?
• What is uninsured motorist coverage, and do I have it?
• What is underinsured motorist coverage, and do I have it?
• Do I need an attorney to handle my personal injury claim?
• How will a lawyer add value to my claim?
• How should I choose a personal injury lawyer for my car accident claim?
• Should I get a second opinion if an attorney does not think I have a good case?
• What do I do if I get into a car/truck accident?

Web Resources for Auto Accident:

• Brain Injury Alliance of South Dakota

  Description: A good resource for both general information and advocacy for traumatic brain injuries. 

• SD Car Accident Statistics

  Description: The SD Department of Public Safety does a good job of posting statistics for car accidents in South Dakota year to year.  This site also has other great road safety tips. 

• US Department of Transportation Website on Distracted Driving

  Description: Check out this website for the lastest news and statistics on the dangers of distracted driving.  This new site also gives updates on new state laws concerning regulation of texting and driving, and other regulations of distracted driving. 

• South Dakota Road Conditions

  Description: Check here for all of the latest updates on road conditions in South Dakota and elsewhere. 

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