South Dakota

Personal Injury Lawyers in South Dakota - Canadians Involved in Car Accidents in South Dakota

South Dakota is a very beautiful state. It has a richness of natural gas and oil. However, it does have extremely cold winters, so if you’re planning to visit, do so in the summer.

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South Dakota is a midwestern U.S. states full of rolling prairies. It’s also home to Black Hills National Forest which houses two iconic historical monuments, Mt. Rushmore, and Crazy Horse Memorial.

South Dakota is also home to Badlands National Park, Custer State Park, and Wind Cave National Park. Wind Cave is home to a massive karstic cave system and contain a very unique and delicate cave structure called “boxwork”. “Boxwork” is only found in a few other places in the world.   

Unfortunately, while adventuring across South Dakota, some snowbirds will be injured in a car accident in South Dakota.  They will need to consult with a personal injury lawyer.

What Should You Do If You’re Involved In A Car Accident In South Dakota

Your top priority is always the health and safety of you and your family. Be sure to seek out medical attention immediately.

  • Make sure the police are contacted.
  • If possible, take a picture of the other driver’s licence and insurance, and a picture of the licence plate.
  • Call your insurance company and report the accident.
  • Contact the Snowbird Helpline as soon as possible for advice.

Need help with any legal issues?

Car Accidents In South Dakota

If you have been injured in a car accident in South Dakota, you have three (3) years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit.

South Dakota is a “fault” state for car accidents. This means that the person who is at fault for the accident is responsible for paying for any damages or injured that result from the accident.

Minimum liability insurance is:

  • $25,000 for bodily injury per person and $50,000 per accident
  • $25,000 per accident for property damage
  • $25,000 per person and $50,000 per accident for uninsured motorists
  • $25, 000 per person and $50,000 per accident for underinsured motorist

Snowbirds involved in cross-border car accidents in South Dakota will find it exceptionally complicated because of the conflict of laws. That is where Snowbird Accidents comes in! We arrange for you to speak to some of the best personal injury lawyers in South Dakota, who are familiar with cross-border accidents. They work collaboratively with other lawyers and attorneys in your home state or province to protect your legal rights and remedies.

If You’ve Been Hurt, Snowbird Accidents Can Help!

Since 1981, Snowbird Accidents has been helping seriously injured motorists in both Canada and the US get the treatment and care they need to recover from their injuries and receive compensation for their losses.

We understand it is not only the injured party that may require assistance, but oftentimes loved ones who face significant challenges in trying to help the accident victim.

At Snowbird Accidents we arrange for you to speak to some of the best personal injury lawyers in South Dakota, who are familiar with cross-border accidents. They also work collaboratively with other lawyers and attorneys in various jurisdictions to protect your legal rights and remedies. 

Contact The Snowbird Helpline Today!

1-800-436-0353