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South Dakota Truck Accident Attorney
State-specific legal information for truck accident cases in South Dakota. Find attorneys who understand South Dakota law, statute of limitations, and fault rules.
Statute of Limitations
3 years
Personal injury claims
Wrongful death: 3 years
Fault System
South Dakota uses a unique 'slight/gross' comparative negligence system. You can recover only if you...
Damage Caps
No Caps
South Dakota does not cap compensatory damages in personal injury cases. Both ec...
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South Dakota uses slight gross negligence system, your 0% fault may prevent recovery. Consult an attorney immediately to review your options.
$135,000 - $225,000
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South Dakota Statute of Limitations
Personal Injury Claims
3 years
From the date of the accident to file a lawsuit. Missing this deadline bars your claim permanently.
Wrongful Death Claims
3 years
From the date of death to file a wrongful death lawsuit. Family members must act quickly.
Legal citation: S.D. Codified Laws § 15-2-14
Don't Wait Until the Deadline
Even though you have 3 years, trucking companies can legally destroy ELD data and logs after 6 months. Contact an attorney immediately to preserve evidence. Read more about statute of limitations exceptions.
South Dakota Fault System
South Dakota uses a unique 'slight/gross' comparative negligence system. You can recover only if your negligence was 'slight' compared to the defendant's 'gross' negligence.
What This Means for Your Case
Under South Dakota's modified comparative negligence rule, insurance companies will fight to assign you enough fault to bar recovery. Your attorney must effectively prove the truck driver's greater responsibility for the accident.
Legal citation: S.D. Codified Laws § 20-9-2
South Dakota Damage Caps
South Dakota does not cap compensatory damages in personal injury cases. Both economic and non-economic damages can be recovered without arbitrary limits.
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Primary Sources:
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