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• Auto Accident
  • 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
  • Symptoms and Treatment for Broken Ribs after SD Truck Accident
  • Cause of Paralysis in Catastrophic South Dakota Car/Truck Accidents
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Treatment After SD Car Accident
  • Permanent Scarring from South Dakota Car Wrecks
  • Broken bones caused by SD car wrecks can have long-term effects.
  • Teen Drivers Often Cause South Dakota Car Accidents
  • Injuries Caused by South Dakota Aggressive Driving Accidents
  • Negligent Drivers Cause Many South Dakota Truck Accidents and Resulting Injuries
  • The Symptoms of Whiplash May Take a While to Develop After a South Dakota Rear End Car Accident
  • Symptoms of Back Injuries after South Dakota Car Wrecks
  • Long-Term Effects of Spinal Cord Injury in South Dakota Car Accidents
  • Questions to Ask Your South Dakota Car Accident Attorney
  • Regulations of Driver Fatigue Help Prevent South Dakota Truck Accidents
  • Hire a lawyer for your SD traumatic brain injury car accident case.
  • The Types of Distracted Driving that Cause the Most South Dakota Car Accidents
  • NEVER Give a Recorded Statement after a South Dakota Car Accident
  • Drunk Driving Fatalities in South Dakota
  • Is there insurance coverage for the accident?
  • Reducing Accidents

• Business Litigation
  • "But I Signed the Contract..."
  • "But it's not in writing...."
  • Contractors Beware! Careless Mistakes Can Cost You Your Mechanic's Lien
  • An Ounce of Prevention....

• Criminal Defense
  • Avoid a Third South Dakota DUI, Avoid a Felony Conviction
  • South Dakota DUI Second Offense Treated as First under Washout Period
  • Should you take a breathalyzer if stopped for a South Dakota DUI?
  • SD Supreme Court: Delay At Stop Sign Not Enough Justification To Stop Car
  • Wrongful Convictions And The Presumption Of Innocence
  • He Didn't Have A Warrant!
  • ZDC Accepting New Criminal Defense Clients
  • It Couldn't Happen Here...Right?
  • Sobriety Checkpoint Warnings - via txt msg

• Will Contest
  • Steps for Avoiding South Dakota Will Contests
  • How to Bring an Undue Influence Claim in a South Dakota Will Contest
  • What You Need to Know to Create a Valid Will in South Dakota
  • How to Contest an Oral Lease Made Prior to Death in South Dakota
  • What to Know When Hiring a South Dakota Will Contest Lawyer
  • The Threshold for Testamentary Capacity – The Sound Mind Dilemma
  • Can't Find The Will? It May Still Be Enforceable
  • No Common Law Marriage In SD
  • Recent SD Supreme Court Estate Ruling

• "Less Legalese, Please," by Daniel K. Brendtro
  • Deadline Pushers Litigate at Own Risk
  • Juries Don't Often Hear the Whole Story
  • Court Wields Power for the Powerless
  • Defendant Questions Life Sentence for Car Crash
  • Court Gives Prairie Dogs "Royal" Treatment
  • Court Refuses Mother’s Request to Clear Her Name
  • Location, Location, Location
  • Nature-Lovers, Chainsaws, and a Great Governor
  • Courts Help for Abuse Victims Has Limits
  • All's Fair in Kids and Money
  • You Have the Right to Remain Silent..."
  • An Estate Tax Rate of 100%
  • That's No Way to Treat a Railroad
  • Keep the Trains Running on Time
  • Even Kitty-Cats End Up In Court
  • The Only Thing Worse Than Taxes
  • Protect Yourself From Under-Insured Drivers
  • Is there a Constitutional Right to Loiter?
  • 28 Degrees of Termination
  • Where There's a Will, There's a Way for a Family to Fight
  • Just Close Your Eyes and Sign on the Dotted Line
  • "I Was Only Trying to Help a Friend"
  • Where There's Smoke, There's Firefighters Working Overtime
  • Old Rules Apply to Space-Age Companies, Too
  • Some Problems Money Can't Fix
  • Disorder in the Court
  • When the Guv'ment Wants Your Land, the Guv'ment Gets Your Land
  • The Case of the Crooked Contractor
  • The Cost of Serving Drinks with Dinner
  • Why Accomplices are Terrible Witnesses
  • When Insurance Companies (and Judges) Just Won't Listen
  • Poaching the 4th Amendment Right to Privacy
  • Before the Walls Come Tumbling Down
  • When Criminals Help Defend Our Freedom
  • Breaking the Ties that Bind: Alienation of Affections
  • The Case of the Crafty Grain Thief
  • Free Speech, Indian Custody Rules
  • Explaining Insurance in Plain English
  • The Messy Business of Livestock Confinements
  • It Wasn't the Ice's Fault
  • It's All About Timing
  • Business Disputes: Billboards and Video Lottery Licenses

• SD Law Blog
  • SD Law Blog: Defendant's Status as Municipality Employee Does Not Preclude Liability
  • New SD Supreme Court Case: Medical Expenses Go Hand in Hand with Pain and Suffering Damages
  • New SD Supreme Court "Slip and Fall" Decision
  • Read the Fine Print!
  • SD Supreme Court Wrongful Death Suit
  • New US Supreme Court Ruling on Admissible Evidence
  • US Supreme Court Ruling on Student Rights
  • New SD Supreme Court Personal Injury Ruling
  • New South Dakota Supreme Court Decision on Voluntary Statements
  • New US Supreme Court ruling on warrantless vehicle searches

• General
  • What are the steps for contesting a will in South Dakota?
  • A First Offense DUI Conviction in South Dakota Carries Hefty Penalties
  • How a DUI Conviction Can Land You in Jail in South Dakota
  • How to Search For a Will in South Dakota
  • South Dakota Truckers Lose CDL License if Driving Under the Influence
  • Charged with a Second Offense DUI in South Dakota? We Can Help.
  • Were you in a motorcycle accident at Sturgis? You need a lawyer.
  • Mistakes to Avoid When Driving Around Commercial Trucks
  • Bicyclists Suing Cities for Not Providing Safe Paths and Roadways
  • Recovering Compensation for Sioux Falls Motorcycle Crash Injuries
  • Statistics Show Helmets Save Lives in South Dakota Bicycle Accidents
  • How to Prevent South Dakota Pedestrian Accidents
  • Find a Lawyer after a SD Bicycle Accident with a Negligent Driver
  • South Dakota Bicycle Accidents Involving Children: Common & Dangerous
  • Three Types of Road Burn from South Dakota Motorcycle Wrecks
  • Who is at fault for South Dakota pedestrian accidents?
  • South Dakota bicycle accidents can cause life-changing injuries.
  • Important Safety Tips to Help Avoid South Dakota Motorcycle Wrecks
  • Be Wary of Insurance Companies after Your South Dakota Car Accident
  • The Symptoms of Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) May Take Awhile to Develop after South Dakota Car Accidents
  • What are the most common causes of South Dakota truck accidents?
  • Make Sure Your Daycare Provider Has Business Insurance
  • Happy Father's Day
  • THE EVICTION PROCESS
  • Celebrating Our Independence - July 4th

Practice Areas

• Auto Accident
• Business Litigation
• Criminal Defense
• Will Contest

News

• Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident in Huron Claims Life of Pickup Driver
• South Dakota Transportation Department Warns of Crashes with Plows
• South Dakota Resident Killed While Helping Others Involved in Crash
• Teenage Driver Crashes into South Dakota DMV Before Driving Test
• South Dakota Motorcycle Attorney Rationalizes Lower Numbers at Sturgis
• Sioux Falls Motorcycle Accident Tragically Claims Life of Pedestrian
• South Dakota Truck Rollover Kills 62 Hogs near Delmont
• South Dakota Man Involved in Deadly Motorcycle Accident on I-29
• NTSB Recommends Ban on Cell Phones Impacting Truckers in South Dakota
• SUV Rolled Over in Recent Accident
• Rollover Accident – Alcohol a Factor
• Driver Killed after Colliding with Train
• Yankton Man Killed in Single-Vehicle Car Crash
• Yankton Man Dies in One-Vehicle Car Crash
• Drunk Teen Leads Sioux Falls Police on High Speed Chase
• Tractor-Trailer Truck Crashes, Rolls Over, Sets on Fire in SD
• Rapid City Woman Killed in Motorcycle Accident
• South Dakota Sinkhole Claims Two Cars, Two Lives
• Sturgis Man Killed in South Dakota Motorcycle Crash
• South Dakota Woman Injured by Negligent Truck Driver
• 36-Year-Old South Dakota Woman Killed by Seemingly Negligent Driver
• One Killed, One Injured in I-29 Rollover Crash near Sioux Falls
• Man in Critical Condition after South Dakota Motorcycle Wreck
• Sioux Falls Car Crash Results in Minor Injuries, Wrecked Fence
• Sioux Falls Man in Critical Condition after SD Motorcycle Wreck
• Man Charged in Serious South Dakota Bicycle Accident
• NE Man Killed in South Dakota Car Wreck
• SD Safety Council Proclaims May “Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month”
• Man Killed in Pedestrian-Truck Accident in Sioux Falls
• Brookings, SD Interstate Accident Injures at Least Two People
• Car Wreck Victim Dies in Sioux Falls, SD Hospital
• South Dakota 18-Wheeler Driver Crashes in AZ, Killing 24 Cattle
• Woman Convicted of Manslaughter in Sioux Falls, SD DUI Crash
• Police Car Chase Ends in Crash for South Dakota Man
• I-90 Crash Claims the Life of One
• Multiple Wrecks Stop Traffic on I-229 in South Dakota
• Snow and Ice on South Dakota Roads Cause Numerous Accidents
• Alcohol, Speed Cause Fatal Wreck
• Careless Driver Causes Pierre, SD Car Wreck
• Another South Dakota Trooper Hit on Interstate 29
• Man Pleads Guilty to Killing Bikers in Drunk Driving Accident
• SD Trooper Injured in I-29 Accident
• Truck Collides with Train in Sioux Falls, SD
• I-29 Accident Backs Up Traffic in Sioux Falls for Hours
• One Killed in South Dakota Truck Accident
• South Dakota Trucker Critically Injured after Train Collision
• South Dakota Car-Farm Implement Crash Kills One
• South Dakota Trooper Injured in I-229 Crash
• Interstate 80 Accident Sends South Dakota Man to Hospital
• 2011: The Year of Snowplow Accidents
• DNA Clears Man Who Spent 30 Years In Prison
• SD Supreme Court Upholds DUI Stop and Conviction
• Sharing the Road With Uninsured Motorists
• Dateline NBC - In the Dead of Night - Omaha, Nebraska Investigator
• Dangerous Example of Drowsy Driving
• New Impaired Driving Task Force Created
• Prepare For Another Winter Storm
• U.S. Department of Transportation Unveils New Distracted Driving Website
• Another Winter Storm To Develop Tonight. Keep These Tips In Mind While Travelling.
• Please Drive Safe On New Year's Eve
• Please Stay Safe While Travelling
• Keep the Sturgis Rally Safe: Watch for Bikers While Driving
• Texting and Driving More Dangerous Than Drunken Driving?
• Yankton Man Dies in Traffic Accident
• Drive Responsibly This Holiday Weekend

Case Results

• Auto Accident
  • Schuh v. Heck and Brokel, Butte County, South Dakota

  Awarded: Settlement $920,000

  • $625,000 settlement for woman injured by negligent driver
  • $200,000 settlement for woman injured by negligent driver
  • $85,000 settlement for man injured by negligent driver
  • $70,000 settlement for man inured by negligent driver
  • $95,818.07 settlement received for family injured by negligent truck driver.

• Business Litigation
  • Midstates Acceptance Corp. v. Gartner Transportation, Inc., and Richard Gartner

  Awarded: $284,980

  • CITY OF TEA, a South Dakota Municipality, and CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, a South Dakota Municipality v. LINCOLN COUNTY RURAL WATER SYSTEM, INC., a South Dakota corporation United States District Court

  Awarded: Successfully Settled

  • B-Y WATER DISTRICT, a South Dakota Water User District v. CITY OF YANKTON, a South Dakota Municipality United States District Court

  Awarded: $100,000

• Criminal Defense
  • State v. Zamulko

  Awarded: Not Guilty

  • State v. Tornow

  Awarded: Not Guilty

  • State v. Anderson

  Awarded: Dismissed

  • State v. Ramirez

  Awarded: Charges Dropped

  • State v. Dejong
  • State v. Michelke
  • State v. Goodrich

• Will Contest
  • In The Matter of The Estate of Kenneth Thomas Duebendorfer, Deceased Turner County

  Awarded: over $400,000 recovered back into Estate

  • Gary Ward, as Agent of the Estate of Walter O'Keefe, Deceased v. Gail Lange and Loren Lange Turner County

  Awarded: $100,000

  • Maxine Bienash v. Randy Moller and Kathy Moller Turner County

  Awarded: $20,000

• General
  • Benson v. Knutson (Turner Co.)

  Awarded: Verdict for Defendant (our Client)

Document Library

• Auto Accident
  • South Dakota Personal Injury Attorney’s Key Steps for Elderly Drivers
  • Truck Driver Cigarette Smoking Leads to South Dakota Personal Injuries
  • Wrongful Death Claims: Essential after South Dakota Car Accidents
  • South Dakota Car Accident Attorney Explains Lemon Law Protections
  • South Dakota Personal Injuries from Car Crashes Can Be Psychological
  • How South Dakota Personal Injuries Are Caused by Truck Brake Failure
  • Increase in Car Accidents Linked to Weather Conditions in South Dakota
  • How do we stop distracted driving?
  • Distracted Drivers: How Safe Are South Dakota Roads?
  • Emotional Impact of South Dakota Truck Wreck on You and Your Family
  • The Types of South Dakota Car Wrecks That Cause Whiplash Injuries
  • Leg Injuries Resulting from South Dakota Car Wrecks
  • Distracted Driving: One of the Top Causes of SD Truck Accidents
  • Injured in a side impact collision? Call us today.
  • Head and Brain Injuries: Outcomes of South Dakota Motorcycle Wrecks
  • Broken ribs from a SD truck wreck with a negligent driver? Call us.
  • File a Personal Injury Claim for Paralysis from SD Car/Truck Accident
  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms & Treatments after a Car Wreck
  • Permanent scarring can easily result from South Dakota car accidents.
  • South Dakota car accidents can cause multiple serious bone fractures.
  • South Dakota Truck Accidents Caused by Aggressive Drivers
  • The Leading Factors in South Dakota Truck Accidents
  • Rear End Collisions Are One of the Most Dangerous Types of South Dakota Car Wreck
  • South Dakota car accidents can cause serious back injuries.
  • Spinal Cord Injuries Can Result from South Dakota Car Wrecks
  • Driver Fatigue Accounts for Many South Dakota Truck Accidents
  • The Prognosis of Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) Sustained in Catastrophic South Dakota Wrecks
  • Distracted Driving Can Cause Serious South Dakota Car Wrecks
  • Actions that Can Hurt Your South Dakota Car Accident Case
  • Drunk Driving and South Dakota Wrongful Death Accidents
  • South Dakota Car Accidents Can Result in Traumatic Brain Injuries
  • Terrible Price Of Truck Accidents
  • How Personal Injury Lawsuits Work For Car Accidents
  • What To Do If You Are In A Car Accident
  • Protect Your Family From the Irrresponisble Negligent Driver - Make Sure You Have Enough Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage

• Business Litigation
  • What Is A Breach Of Contract?
  • Evictions: Understanding the Basics of the Eviction Process

• Criminal Defense
  • Implications of Breathalyzer Results in South Dakota DUI Stops
  • Did You Know That South Dakota Police Need An Actual Reason To Pull You Over
  • Guilty Until Proven Innocent?
  • Five Things You Should Not Do When You Are Facing Criminal Charges or Questioning

• Will Contest
  • Contesting a South Dakota Will Based on Undue Influence
  • Proving “Unsound Mind” in South Dakota Will Contests
  • South Dakota Will Contests: Transactions in Best Interest of Estate?
  • Contesting a Will in South Dakota: What You Need to Know
  • Estate Litigation Q&A: Understanding Basic Vocabulary
  • 8 Questions You Should ask a South Dakota Will Contest or Estate Litigation Lawyer Before You Sign A Fee Agreement

• General
  • Penalties from a South Dakota DUI Conviction Can Impact Your Life
  • Fatal Impact of Truckers Driving Under the Influence in South Dakota
  • Wondering who can create a will in South Dakota? We have answers.
  • South Dakota Motorcycle Accidents Lead to Serious Personal Injuries
  • Sharing the Road with Commercial Trucks in South Dakota
  • South Dakota Bicycle Safety Essentials
  • Broken Bones: A Common Result of South Dakota Motorcycle Wrecks
  • South Dakota Bicycle Helmet Laws
  • Causes of South Dakota Pedestrian Accidents
  • Earn Compensation after a SD Bicycle Accident with a Negligent Driver
  • Get Treated for Road Rash Immediately after a SD Motorcycle Wreck
  • The Many (Dangerous) Causes of South Dakota Bicycle Crashes
  • Statistics about South Dakota Motorcycle Accidents
  • Rapid City Car Accident Attorneys Helping Victims of Negligent Drivers
  • Causes of South Dakota Truck Accidents
  • What Is A Jury Trial and How Does It Work?
  • Protecting Guests, Visitors, and Customers: Slip and Fall Lawsuits in South Dakota
  • What Is A Lawsuit And How Does It Work?

Frequently Asked Questions

• Auto 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?
  • 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?

• Criminal Defense
  • I have been convicted of a South Dakota DUI. What is an SR-22 filing?
    
  • Is there a Statute of Limitations on South Dakota DUI convictions?
    
  • What is the legal limit for my blood alcohol concentration (BAC) in South Dakota?
  • How many drinks does it take to reach the legal limit in South Dakota?
  • What should I do when I am facing criminal charges or questioning?

• Will Contest
  • How do I contest a South Dakota will based on undue influence?
  • What are breaches of fiduciary duty in will contests?
  • When should I make a will?
  • What if I already have a will?
  • Who should draft my will?
  • What is a will?
  • What happens if I die without a will?
  • Who needs a will?
  • What should I do if I suspect that fraud or undue influence contributed to a last-minute change or an unexpected bequest in a will? 
  • What if I need a lawyer to defend my relative’s will against false claims?
    
    

• General
  • Do you need a South Dakota DUI attorney?
  • Who can I take to court if I was in an accident with a South Dakota drunk or distracted truck driver?
  • Who can see a will in South Dakota?
  • By law, do you have to wear a bike helmet in South Dakota?
  • How do I monitor my teenager's cell phone use while driving?
  • Why do the insurance companies act the way they do?
  • Can I recover damages from a bicycle accident, even if I was not wearing a helmet?
  • Do I have a claim after being injured in a T-bone accident?
  • What are my chances of receiving money after being hit by a car while on a bicycle?
  • What are the South Dakota motorcycle helmet laws?
  • What should I do if my child was injured in a bicycle accident?
  • Can I earn compensation from a pedestrian accident in South Dakota?
  • How do I lessen my chances of being injured in a motorcycle wreck?
  • What sort of compensation can I expect after a Rapid City wreck with a negligent driver?
  • Can a trucker be held liable for my South Dakota truck accident? What about the trucking company?
  • What should you expect following a traumatic brain injury?

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  • Dennis Duncan
  • Jeff Cole
  • Drew Duncan
  • Daniel Brendtro

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