Northern Plains Justice Information Articles
Car Accident Damage Recovery Time Frame in South Dakota
If you’re hurt in a car crash, it could take time to recover compensation for your damages. An experienced lawyer can help to expedite the process.
Utilizing Expert Witness Testimony in a South Dakota Car Accident
If you were injured in an accident caused by another motorist, witnesses can play an important role in your insurance claim for damages or your trial if your case goes to court. An eyewitness who saw the crash can testify or submit a statement as to what actually...
Recovering Damages From Car Accident Injuries in South Dakota if You Weren’t Wearing a Seatbelt
South Dakota has one of the lowest seatbelt usage rates in the United States. According to the South Dakota Department of Public Safety, before 1994, only 26 percent of front seat passengers used their seatbelts. In 2015, approximately half of the victims of car...
Proving the Elements of Negligence to Receive Fair Compensation in a South Dakota Motorcycle Accident Case
If you’re injured in a South Dakota motorcycle accident caused by someone else, you’re entitled to file a claim against the at-fault driver’s insurance company for your damages: Medical expenses Lost wages Property damage Pain and suffering If your wreck is a minor...
Sioux Falls Truck Rollover Accident Lawyers Fighting for Your Rights
Truck rollover accidents are among the most catastrophic types of crashes on South Dakota’s highways, often resulting in severe injuries, property damage, and even fatalities. At Northern Plains Justice, LLP, our experienced truck accident attorneys understand the...
Facial and Dental Injuries in a South Dakota Motorcycle Accident
Motorcycle accident injuries are generally much more serious than injuries sustained in car accidents. The severity of bike crash injuries is due to the motorcyclist’s lack of physical protection beyond clothing and a helmet (which is optional for riders over 18 years...
Do You Have Rib Injuries From a Motorcycle Accident?
A common injury that can result from a motorcycle crash is a broken rib or broken multiple ribs. This type of injury can happen when the biker takes impact to the mid-section of their body during a collision or if they are thrown off their motorcycle. Broken rib...
South Dakota Motorcycle Accident Lawyer for Dooring Crash Victims
Protecting the Rights of Motorcyclists in Sioux Falls and Beyond Motorcycles aren’t just a common sight on South Dakota’s highways—they’re also prevalent in busy city streets, residential neighborhoods, and downtown areas. While motorcyclists have the same rights to...
Motorcycle Accident Lawyers Helping Sturgis Injury Victims
South Dakota's open roads and scenic landscapes make it a haven for motorcyclists. Each year, particularly during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, the state sees an influx of riders from across the nation. While this event celebrates the spirit of motorcycling, it also...
Spinal Cord Injuries: How They Happen and How to Heal
The spine controls body movement, so spinal injuries can disrupt functions and may lead to partial or complete paralysis. The effects of paralysis are not only physical but also emotional, mental, and social. Hire Northern Plains Justice for your Sioux Falls...