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Our South Dakota car accident lawyers know that each accident is different and will always treat you like an individual, not like just another case.

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 South Dakota accident 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 South Dakota car accident 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 SD car & truck accident 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 auto accident 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, Turner County, McCook County, Lake County, Brookings County, Davison County, Beadle County, Hutchinson County, Union County, Bon Homme County, Yankton County, Spink County, Hughes County and Stanley County.

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Blog for Auto Accident

• Monitoring and Talking to South Dakota Teen Drivers Can Reduce Risks
• How South Dakota Truck Accidents are Caused by Depowering Brakes
• Sioux Falls Personal Injury Lawyer Can Win Your Insurance Dispute
• South Dakota Car Crash with Deer: Are you Covered?
• How a South Dakota Personal Injury Attorney Proves Trucker Negligence
• DMV Helps Avoid South Dakota Personal Injury Cases for Older Drivers
• South Dakota Car Accidents Improved by Restricted Licenses to Elderly
• Personal injury or fatality from a South Dakota crash? We can help.
• Important Motorcycle Laws Examined by South Dakota Motorcycle Attorney
• South Dakota Personal Injury Attorney’s Key Documents in Truck Crashes
• Who is at fault for a South Dakota car accident in severe weather?
• South Dakota Teenagers and Distracted Driving
• South Dakota Looking at Driving & Cell Phone Laws
• Feeling Anger and Resentment after a Catastrophic SD Truck Accident
• The Insurance Adjuster Is Calling
• Symptoms of South Dakota Whiplash Accidents
• Financial Compensation for a Leg Injury from a SD Car Accident
• SD Truck Accidents Involving Texting and Driving
• Injuries from South Dakota Side Impact Collisions
• ALWAYS Wear a Helmet When Driving or Riding on a Motorcycle in SD

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Library for Auto Accident:

• South Dakota Personal Injury Lawyer Notes Aspects of Insurance Policy   
  Selecting the correct amount of insurance coverage is important. If you’ve been in a crash, call a Sioux Falls personal injury lawyer at Zimmer, Duncan & Cole.
• Truck Equipment Issues are Issues for All on South Dakota’s Roads   
  Mechanical problems with trucks can be fatal. Read this then call an experienced South Dakota attorney at Zimmer, Duncan & Cole if you’ve been in an accident.
• How a Sioux Falls Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help Your Insurance Claim   
  If you’ve been in a car accident, dealing with insurance companies is overwhelming. Contact a Sioux Falls, SD, personal injury lawyer at Zimmer, Duncan & Cole.
• Oh Deer, a South Dakota Attorney’s Tips for Avoiding Crashes with Deer   
  South Dakota deer crashes may involve other parties. It is important to call our team of experienced South Dakota attorneys if you’ve been in an accident.
• South Dakota Personal Injury Attorney’s Key Steps for Elderly Drivers   
  South Dakota’s elderly drivers should use caution. If you have been in an accident, contact a South Dakota personal injury attorney at Zimmer, Duncan & Cole.
• Truck Driver Cigarette Smoking Leads to South Dakota Personal Injuries   
  Cigarette smoking distracts truck drivers. If you were in a crash with a trucker, contact a South Dakota personal injury attorney at Zimmer, Duncan & Cole.
• Wrongful Death Claims: Essential after South Dakota Car Accidents   
  Negligent driver cause the death of your loved one? Read this and call a South Dakota car accident attorney at Zimmer, Duncan & Cole to recover for your loss.
• South Dakota Car Accident Attorney Explains Lemon Law Protections   
  The lemon law helps protect drivers. If you were sold a “lemon,” call a South Dakota car accident attorney at Zimmer, Duncan & Cole to discuss your case.
• South Dakota Personal Injuries from Car Crashes Can Be Psychological   
  Suffering through the emotional impact of a crash? Contact a South Dakota personal injury attorney at Zimmer, Duncan & Cole today.
• How South Dakota Personal Injuries Are Caused by Truck Brake Failure   
  Brake failure causes wrecks. If you are in a South Dakota truck crash, call Zimmer, Duncan & Cole for help and a copy of our FREE book.
• Increase in Car Accidents Linked to Weather Conditions in South Dakota   
  Accidents increase in harsh weather. Read this article, and order a FREE copy of the book by the South Dakota car accident attorneys of Zimmer, Duncan & Cole.
• How do we stop distracted driving?   
  Cell phones are here to stay, as is the problem of what to do about distracted driving. Call Zimmer, Duncan & Cole for help today.
• Distracted Drivers: How Safe Are South Dakota Roads?   
  Cell phones and other distracted driving are responsible for over half of the accidents in the United States. Do the laws really work?
• Emotional Impact of South Dakota Truck Wreck on You and Your Family   
  South Dakota truck wrecks caused by negligent drivers can have not only serious physical effects, but also emotional ones.
• The Types of South Dakota Car Wrecks That Cause Whiplash Injuries   
  Negligent drivers cause many of the accidents that lead to whiplash, including rear-end and side-swipe crashes. Call us if you have been affected.
• Leg Injuries Resulting from South Dakota Car Wrecks   
  Leg injuries are some of the most costly injuries you can sustain in a South Dakota car wreck. Call us today to file an injury claim against a negligent driver.
• Distracted Driving: One of the Top Causes of SD Truck Accidents   
  Distracted driving, such as talking on a cell phone or texting, can lead truck drivers to cause serious and even deadly wrecks throughout South Dakota.
• Injured in a side impact collision? Call us today.   
  Side impact collisions are some of the most common and dangerous types of South Dakota car wrecks. Call us today if you have been injured.
• Head and Brain Injuries: Outcomes of South Dakota Motorcycle Wrecks   
  Head and brain injuries are some of the worst possible outcomes of a South Dakota motorcycle wreck, leading to paralysis, brain damage, or death.
• Broken ribs from a SD truck wreck with a negligent driver? Call us.   
  Broken ribs are some of the most painful injuries that you can experience after being hit by a negligent truck driver. Stand up for your legal rights today.

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Frequent Questions for Auto Accident:

• I was in a car accident and my Sioux Falls personal injury lawyer is disputing my bodily injury insurance payout with the insurance company. What type of documents will be needed?
  
• What steps can I take to prevent my teenage driver from being in a South Dakota car accident?
  
• What are some of the age-related warning signs for senior drivers in South Dakota?
• I believe my elderly loved one can no longer drive safely and could cause significant South Dakota personal injuries if behind the wheel. How do I talk to my loved one about this?
• Is the psychological and emotional impact of being a victim in a car accident considered a South Dakota personal injury for which I can be compensated?
• Can I recover damages for a leg injury?
• Can I trust advice from the insurance companies handling my claim?
• What compensation can I expect if a family member has been paralyzed in a car wreck?
• Can I earn compensation for the costs of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) counseling after a wreck with a negligent driver?
• Who are the most dangerous types of drivers?
• Can I earn compensation from an aggressive driving accident?
• Do I really need a lawyer for my car accident case?
• Can a drunk driver be held liable for a South Dakota car accident?
• How serious of a problem is distracted driving?
• What mistakes should I avoid after a South Dakota car accident?
• How soon after I am injured do I have to file a lawsuit?
• Will the person who injured me be punished?
• What is distracted driving?
• What are some examples of distracted driving?
  
• Why should I worry about distracted driving?

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Case Results for Auto Accident:

• $95,818.07 settlement received for family injured by negligent truck driver.
• $70,000 settlement for man inured by negligent driver
• $85,000 settlement for man injured by negligent driver
• $200,000 settlement for woman injured by negligent driver
• $625,000 settlement for woman injured by negligent driver
• Schuh v. Heck and Brokel, Butte County, South Dakota

Awarded: Settlement $920,000

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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. 

• South Dakota Road Conditions

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

• 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. 

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