A traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when normal brain function is disrupted by an impact to the head or a piercing of the brain tissue by a sharp object. Because a motorcyclist has no physical protection beyond a helmet and clothing, such a serious injury is much...
Since the spine carries impulses from the brain to control the motion of the body, spinal injury can affect many bodily functions, sometimes causing partial or complete paralysis. The effects of paralysis are not only physical but also emotional, mental, and social....
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...
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...
Potential Damages in a South Dakota Motorcycle Accident Case Although safety statistics for cars and trucks have improved significantly in recent years, the fatality rate for motorcycle wrecks has unfortunately gotten worse. Motorcycle riders are six times more likely...
Motorcycle Accident Lawyers Who Stand Up for Dooring Crash Victims Our Sioux Falls legal team understands the dangers Motorcycles aren’t only present on South Dakota’s open roads. Sometimes, motorcyclists make their way through busy city streets or narrow residential...
Our Sioux Falls legal team will put your needs first Head injuries are common with motorcycle accidents. That’s why it’s important for motorcyclists to always wear a helmet to prevent or reduce the likelihood of a head injury. Even a well-designed helmet is no...
Motorcycle Accident Lawyers for Crashes at Intersections Our Sioux Falls legal team leaves no stone unturned Motorcycle accidents happen far too often at intersections in Sioux Falls and throughout South Dakota. These accidents are usually caused by negligent...
Our Sioux Falls legal team offers advice for motorcyclists to stay safe Motorcycling in South Dakota can be an amazing experience - the wide-open road, the sense of freedom and adventure and the scenery that seems to go on and on forever. But it's important to stay...
Laws Regulating Motorcycles in South Dakota South Dakota is a state with plenty of motorcycle traffic, including bikes that come from all over the U.S. to the annual rally in Sturgis. When riding in South Dakota, bikers must comply with very strict laws aimed at...