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After a car accident, there is a good chance the other driver’s insurance provider will contact you. According to the South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation, motorists must have proof of financial responsibility. Usually, this takes the form of car insurance....
In South Dakota, drivers face a DUI conviction when they have a blood alcohol content of .08 or more. For underage drinkers, that level drops to .02, and commercial drivers have a limit of .04. The penalties for DUI offenders are severe and can impact your personal...
In South Dakota, it is illegal for anyone under age 21 to possess or consume alcohol. Young adults leaving home for the first time to attend college often push boundaries, including drinking excessively, as they explore their independence while living on campus. With...
Car accidents happen every day, and the inevitable aftermath is dealing with insurance companies. When you call to file your claim, the company assigns an adjuster to handle your case. Adjusters notoriously put the interests of the company above yours, often resorting...
Most parents hope their college-age kids do not get in trouble with the law. However, alcohol and lack of supervision can sometimes lead to criminal mischief. Trouble with the law can have consequences for your child's school career. 1. Expulsion from school Most...
Domestic violence is still a problem in modern society. Stamping out such destructive behavior requires recognizing it when we see it. We are sometimes unaware it is happening because abuse takes many forms. Recognition improves when we understand the types of...
Riding a motorcycle is dangerous, even if every precaution is present. Cars and other hazards are everywhere, putting chopper enthusiasts in constant danger. Thousands of motorcyclists die in accidents each year. Others get wounded beyond imagination. Operators should...
If you have suffered a catastrophic injury in a motorcycle crash on one of South Dakota's scenic highways, you may be facing mounting medical bills you cannot pay. In exchange for quickly processing your insurance claim, an adjuster may ask you to execute a blanket...
If law enforcement pulls you over on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, you will be primarily concerned with the immediate consequences. However, there are also long-term effects of a DUI conviction that will follow you and possibly disrupt certain...
In South Dakota, a person accused of driving with a blood alcohol concentration of at least 0.08 can face arrest for DUI. However, drivers accused of having a BAC between 0.05 and 0.08 in the state can still face arrest if the police believe the individual was in no...