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USD-University of South Dakota School of Law

We're USD - the state's flagship university: The big-time university with a small-college feel. We're memorable mentors and lifelong friends. We're world-class academics and out-of-class opportunities. We're innovative technology and long-standing tradition. We're your university. We are South Dakota.

South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association

Seeking to promote justice in South Dakota by preserving the jury system, promoting justice and efficiency in all matters pertaining to the trial of civil and criminal cases, and establishing a high standard of ethics among trial lawyers.

5 Tips to help you during the first conversation with the insurance adjuster after a car accident

Many accident victims are nervous about their first contact with the insurance company’s adjuster, and justifiably so. Assuming anyone who was recently in a car wreck is dealing with injuries and emotional stress that come from a traumatizing event, it’s hard to think clearly through a claim negotiation. Here are some tips for that first contact with the insurance adjuster to help you advocate for yourself or a loved one and set the stage for financial recovery instead of further anxiety and financial stress.

South Dakota Pro Bono Resources

Resources for pro bono legal counsel in South Dakota.

UJS-South Dakota Unified Judicial System

Legal information for attorneys, educators, employees, interpreters, judges, jurors, the media, and the public.

South Dakota 511 - roads

South Dakota's portal for road and travel conditions nothing roadwork, weather conditions, incidents and accidents.

South Dakota Department of Safety- Highway Patrol

Under the direction of 15 governors and 13 superintendents, the men and women of the South Dakota Highway Patrol moved from a reactive organization to a proactive group of men and women who anticipate changes in highway safety and enforcement techniques. The Patrol has matured into a professional law enforcement agency prepared to respond to the ever changing needs of the public it serves. The 177 members of the Highway Patrol wear the uniform and badge with pride and distinction.

South Dakota DOT-Department of Transportation

To efficiently provide a safe and effective public transportation system.

MADD - South Dakota Local Chapter

South Dakota needs to do much more to reduce drunk driving deaths. In 2011, a law was passed allowing for the use of ignition interlocks starting in conjunction with the state's Sobriety 24/7 program. This move limits the use of interlocks to repeat and first-time offenders with a BAC of .17 or greater. MADD asks lawmakers to strengthen DUI law and expand the current interlock law to include all convicted drunk drivers with a BAC of .08 or greater. The state could also better protect children from drunk drivers by enacting a child endangerment law.

Negligence is the key issue in most personal injury cases

Negligence is one of the biggest factors in personal injury - otherwise known as tort - cases. The idea behind negligence is the belief that every member of society is supposed to act responsibly and avoid putting other people at risk – much like the golden rule. Every time someone is hurt doesn’t automatically mean negligence was involved, however. So it’s up to the plaintiff to show that a reasonably prudent person in the defendant’s position would have done things differently under those same circumstances, and that would have avoided the problem in the first place. To learn more about negligence and how it factors into personal injury claims, click here.