Every day, 18-wheelers (also called tractor-trailers, semis, or trucks) travel thousands of miles throughout South Dakota. Whether they are hauling cargo, equipment, fuel, hay, or cattle, these trucks are traveling on the Interstate, one of South Dakota’s many rural...
A Blog About The Law In And Around Rapid City
Negligent misrepresentation of facts can lead to contract disputes
Contracts serve as the foundation and structure for any relationship. These formal agreements govern the responsibilities and obligations of each party. By setting clear expectations for everyone involved in a transaction or other arrangement, contracts help...
Adverse outcomes: When people are injured by dangerous products
Workers across the region that operate heavy machinery and equipment essential to their industries (e.g., oil and coal extraction, manufacturing, construction, etc.) and operators of tractor-trailers (18-wheelers) and other commercial vehicles expect these products to...
How do you prove a breach of contract?
Written contracts are important for both individuals and businesses. This is true whether an individual is having his/her home remodeled, a small business is purchasing equipment for its operation, or a multi-million dollar business is taking over another business....
What Are Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage, and Why Are They Important?
If asked about the insurance policy on their car, pickup, or motorcycle, most drivers would be able to discuss their liability coverage, and many could tell you the amount of liability coverage that they have. Many drivers, however, are less familiar with two other...
Secrets to a successful business partnership
The success of any business can be boiled down to relationships. Partnerships are challenging endeavors that can make or break a company. Many of today's most successful companies were founded by mutually determined entrepreneurial leaders who cultivated great success...
Sturgis: Sharing the road with hundreds of thousands of bikers
As a biker, you probably wait all year for August to come around so that you can get to Sturgis. Whether you have a new bike or fresh ink to show off, you likely look forward to rolling into town for a party unlike no other. Most of the motorcyclists at the Rally come...
What is a subpoena, and what should you do if you are served with one?
During a lawsuit, a party is entitled to request information and documents from the other party. That process is referred to as "discovery." A party can send written questions to be answered by the other party (called "interrogatories"), send written requests for...
Crashes with tractor-trailers often result in severe injuries
In late January, a woman died after a tractor-trailer crossed the center line of Interstate 90 in Rapid City and collided with her SUV. The Associated Press did not include many additional details in its news article about the crash, but noted that the truck driver...
