As injury lawyers in Rapid City SD, we work hard to help individuals and families receive quality legal representation.  If you have been a victim of another persons’ intentional, reckless, careless, or negligent actions, and you need help recovering the compensation and damages you are entitled to under the law, look no further, we are a skilled and experienced injury lawyers in Rapid City SD. At our law office, we sincerely understand that the effects of injuries on accident victims and their families can often be, to say the least, overwhelming. Our attorneys will guide you safely through the insurance claim and/or litigation process, and make sure that your best interests are represented at all times.

Personal injury insurance claims and personal injury law is complicated and, to a certain extent, confusing for most people, however, our experienced legal staff are equipped to handle any type of injury lawsuit.  Put our legal experience to work, and let us advocate on your behalf so you can focus on your recovery. It is especially important for you to consider consulting an experienced lawyer prior to accepting any offers made by the other party's insurance company since, generally, once you release the other party and their insurance company, you cannot later ask for additional money.

Protect Your Rights
Not only do we aggressively negotiate with responsible parties and their insurance companies, if necessary we don't hesitate to take a case to trial if the other party or their insurance company is unwilling to offer you a fair settlement.  We often rely upon our clients’ doctors, and other experts such as accident reconstructionists, engineers, vocational experts, life care planners, and economists to explain what happened and demonstrate what will be required to ensure that our clients' current and future financial and medical needs are met.

Financial Compensation 
Regardless of how you were injured, and whether the injury is mild, moderate, or severe, we will focus on seeking compensation for your past and future medical expenses, your past and future lost wages, and your loss of enjoyment of life and pain and suffering.

Often times, insurance companies challenge the damages you allege you have sustained and will attempt to avoid having to pay you what you believe you lost or were damaged. Keeping records in order from your accident is therefore very important, such as medical bills, lost wage information, receipts for other accident related expenses, and any other documentation linked to the incident.  We can help you with this process, and many of our clients actually have us obtain and organize their medical records and bills. One of our injury lawyers will also examine your insurance policy, to see exactly what coverage is available under your policy, and work with you in calculating the amount that it will take to reimburse you for all of the damages that you have incurred. Once we have reached a figure you are comfortable with, we will pursue it on your behalf with the negligent party's insurance company.  We make every effort to ensure that our clients recover the damages they have sustained.

Don't Hesitate
If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, don't hesitate to call an injury lawyer in Rapid City SD to discuss your rights. We welcome your call and look forward to helping you understand how the law provides for compensating you for injuries caused by the negligence of others.

A Motorcycle Accident Attorney Can Protect Your Rights

If you are one of the many people who enjoys the freedom of the open road, working with a motorcycle accident attorney may be the last thing on your mind.  However, as you know, if a motorcycle is struck by another vehicle, it is usually the motorcyclist who, without the protections afforded by being inside of typical car or pickup is very vulnerable and usually injured far more seriously than the person in the car or pickup. However, regardless of the seriousness of the accident, the one person you should not forget about, or attempt to do without, is an attorney who is experienced in motorcycle accidents.

Unfortunately, there seems to be a number of people out there who have a negative view of bikers, which could affect what happens at the scene of the accident and afterwards. The actions of the motorcyclist, who may not have been at fault at all, are often looked at first.  A motorcycle is not as easy to see as a larger four wheeled vehicle, and failing to notice a motorcycle is one of the leading causes of accidents involving a motorcycle and other kinds of vehicles. For example, if a driver is not paying careful attention, particularly during times when there are a lot of vehicles on the road, it is all too common for a driver of a car or truck to not see a motorcyclist and, for example, make a left-hand turn right in front of a motorcycle, or make a lane change into the path of a motorcycle. However, not 'seeing' the motorcycle is not an acceptable excuse for causing an accident and striking a motorcyclist.

It has been estimated that some 70% of accidents involving a motorcycle and another kind of vehicle were due to the driver of the vehicle not seeing the motorcyclist.  This means that often the accident was not the motorcyclist's fault - making hiring a motorcycle accident attorney important. Determining who is legally responsible is one of the most important challenges in any traffic accident and usually involves visiting the scene, interviewing witnesses, etc. All of which we will make sure happens.

It is very important to remember that the responsible party’s insurance company is not working on your behalf.  Instead, their goal is to try and get rid of your claim for as little as possible.  Their adjusters are seasoned, and usually very competent, and are skilled in negotiating and attempting to convince you that you should accept a lower amount to resolve your claim.  For this reason, it is helpful to have a motorcycle accident attorney representing your interests.

As experienced, knowledgeable, and detailed motorcycle accident attorneys, we are familiar with the intricacies of the law and will take all steps to protect your legal rights - regardless of how complex the circumstances.  And, as is so often the case, if the accident was caused by the other party, we will focus on helping you recover the damages you have sustained, that may include, but are not limited to, past and future medical expenses, lost wages, a loss of the ability to earn wages in the future, and pain and suffering.