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Proudly Serving Sioux Falls and Beyond Interstates I-229, I-29, and I-90 are the lifelines of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, connecting commuters, freight haulers, and travelers across the region. These major routes see heavy truck traffic at nearly all hours of the day —...

Rollover truck crashes are among the most violent and catastrophic types of highway accidents in South Dakota. When an 18-wheeler or commercial vehicle tips or overturns, it can crush nearby vehicles, spill hazardous cargo, and leave victims with life-changing...

At Northern Plains Justice, LLP, our Sioux Falls truck accident lawyers have decades of combined experience helping victims of catastrophic truck crashes — including one of the most deadly types: underride accidents. An underride crash occurs when a smaller passenger...

Experienced Sioux Falls Attorneys Explain How the System Really Works After a truck accident, insurance companies want you to believe they have your best interests at heart. They want you to think they’ll help you get the money you deserve for medical bills, vehicle...

Your Rights Explained by Our Experienced Sioux Falls Law Firm Getting the compensation you rightfully deserve after your truck accident can be a challenge. That’s because there are often many different companies involved. And most companies usually do everything they...

Long-Term Medical Care After a Serious Accident in South Dakota After a serious accident, recovery doesn’t end when you leave the hospital. Many victims require long-term medical care to regain mobility, rebuild strength, and adjust to life after an injury....

Our experienced Sioux Falls legal team is here to help Large trucks are an important part of South Dakota’s economy. They often share Interstate 229, 29 and 90 with smaller passenger vehicles. However, when a truck loses control due to poor driving habits or slippery...

Speeding in any vehicle is unsafe. It puts the speeding driver, passengers, and other motorists at risk. A speeding commercial truck is even more dangerous than other vehicles because of its: Size Weight Stopping distance Why Truckers Speed Truck drivers are held to...

Every motorist has a duty to operate their vehicle safely so as not to put other drivers or passengers at risk on the road. Commercial truck drivers, owner-operators, and trucking companies are held by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to an even...

If you were involved in an accident with a commercial truck, your injuries could be severe due to the size and weight differences between a passenger car and a tractor-trailer. If you can prove the trucker caused your wreck by failing to exercise reasonable care on...