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# Thomas Braun Bernard & Burke

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## Posts
- [Injured During the 2025 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally? What Riders Need to Know](https://www.tb3law.com/blog/injured-during-the-2025-sturgis-motorcycle-rally-what-riders-need-to-know/): The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally draws hundreds of thousands of bikers to the Black Hills each August. In 2025, the Rally brought in even more visitors, filling highways and city streets across western South Dakota. While the event celebrates motorcycle culture, unfortunately it also brings a sharp increase in crashes, many resulting in serious injury.
- [Important South Dakota Personal Injury Laws: Navigating Statutes of Limitations & Negligence](https://www.tb3law.com/blog/important-south-dakota-personal-injury-laws-navigating-statutes-of-limitations-negligence/): When someone else’s careless actions leave you injured, your right to fair compensation isn’t automatic—you must prove that the other party is liable for your injuries as well as what those injuries are.  Importantly, you have a limited time to commence an action to seek compensation for a personal injury. South Dakota’s personal injury laws set strict deadlines, known as statutes of limitations (or statutes of repose), that determine how long you have to take legal action. Missing that deadline results in your claim being barred and forfeiting the compensation you may have been legally entitled to—whether it’s for medical bills, lost income, or the long-term impact of your injuries. 
- [Why Hiring an Attorney Soon After an Accident Can Be Important](https://www.tb3law.com/blog/why-hiring-an-attorney-soon-after-an-accident-ca/): When a person is seriously injured in a car accident or motorcycle wreck, he/she is immediately faced with a seemingly endless list of issues and problems. Such issues and problems include obtaining medical treatment; trying to secure a vehicle to drive until his/her vehicle is repaired or replaced; negotiating with the insurance company in an effort to get his/her vehicle repaired or replaced; dealing with medical bills from numerous hospitals or clinics; dealing with a loss of income because he/she is unable to work; and worrying about the possibility of losing his/her job. It is natural to focus on these things—because they affect your day-to-day living, they are often the most pressing. The thought of hiring an attorney is often low on the list of priorities . . . but, if the accident involved serious injuries, maybe it shouldn’t be.
- [Fault For Large Truck Collisions Can Lie With Many Parties](https://www.tb3law.com/blog/fault-for-large-truck-collisions-can-lie-with-ma2/): Tractor-trailer crashes can happen for many reasons. The outcome, though, is often the same: a horrific aftermath that leads to catastrophic and even fatal injuries for unfortunate motorists.
- [What Do I Do After An Accident?](https://www.tb3law.com/blog/what-do-i-do-after-an-accident/): When someone causes a serious car accident and leaves you with major injuries, there is no guarantee that you will receive the compensation you need to cover the costs and damages that you will incur. Injuries from a car accident alone often result in thousands of dollars in medical bills, and you will typically also incur other types of damages in addition to pain and suffering, such as lost wages due to being unable to work.
- [Where Are Truck Accidents Most Likely to Happen?](https://www.tb3law.com/blog/where-are-truck-accidents-most-likely-to-happen/): 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 highways, or a busy urban street. As such, these trucks share the road with cars, pickups, motorcycles, campers, and buses.
- [Negligent Misrepresentation of Facts Can Lead to Contract Disputes](https://www.tb3law.com/blog/negligent-misrepresentation-of-facts-can-lead-to/): 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 businesses across South Dakota avoid misunderstandings, and thereby lessen the likelihood of disputes, which are often costly. It is like the old adage: Good fences make good neighbors.
- [Adverse Outcomes: When People Are Injured by Dangerous Products](https://www.tb3law.com/blog/adverse-outcomes-when-people-are-injured-by-dang/): 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 be safe. Good-faith reliance on the safety of products is also a given for homeowners when using household appliances and when using power tools, as well as farmers and ranchers that use various types of equipment. Likewise, parents across the Dakotas count on their young children being able to safely interact with their toys.
- [How Do You Prove a Breach of Contract?](https://www.tb3law.com/blog/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. Effective contracts establish the rules of a transaction, relationship, or operation, and, by doing so, dramatically lessen the chance of confusion and disagreements – and potentially lawsuits – down the road.
- [What Are Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage, and Why Are They Important?](https://www.tb3law.com/blog/what-are-uninsured-and-underinsured-motorist-cov/): 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 types of coverage found in most policies – uninsured motorist coverage and underinsured motorist coverage.

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## Team
- [Tim Thomas](https://www.tb3law.com/about/tim-thomas/)
- [Lonnie Braun](https://www.tb3law.com/about/lonnie-braun/)
- [Greg Bernard](https://www.tb3law.com/about/greg-bernard/)
- [John Burke](https://www.tb3law.com/about/john-burke/)
- [Corey Quinton](https://www.tb3law.com/about/corey-quinton/)

## Practice Areas
- [Distracted Driving Accident](https://www.tb3law.com/personal-injury/distracted-driving-accident/): If you or a loved one was involved in a car accident as a result of someone else's distracted driving, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your injuries. Thomas Braun Bernard & Burke, LLP, can help you understand your legal options and pursue the compensation you need to move forward.
- [Catastrophic Injuries](https://www.tb3law.com/personal-injury/catastrophic-injuries/): South Dakota's thriving agricultural industry means that farming and ranching are prevalent, but this also puts agricultural workers at increased risk of accidents. While car and truck accidents often come to mind, the rural landscape presents additional dangers. Farm equipment, including tractors, ATVs, and other machinery, can cause severe injuries. These accidents can also involve animals and falls, further highlighting the risks faced by those working in agriculture.
- [Motorcycle Accident](https://www.tb3law.com/personal-injury/motorcycle-accident/): South Dakota’s scenic views, open road, and picturesque landscape is home to more motorcycle riders than any other state. Motorcycle riders have every right to cruise down the streets and enjoy the view. However, the lack of protection they have makes motorcycle accidents particularly dangerous, often resulting in serious injuries or fatalities.
- [Wrongful Death](https://www.tb3law.com/personal-injury/wrongful-death/): The sudden loss of a loved one is a devastating experience, but when that loss is caused by the negligence or carelessness of another, the grief can be even more profound. At Thomas Braun Bernard & Burke, LLP, our compassionate and experienced Rapid City wrongful death lawyers understand the emotional and financial upheaval that families face in these situations. 
- [Truck Accident](https://www.tb3law.com/personal-injury/truck-accident/): Accidents involving large commercial vehicles, including semi-trucks, tractor-trailers, and farm trucks, can have devastating consequences. The sheer size and weight of these vehicles significantly increase the risk of severe injury or death, even from seemingly minor mistakes. This danger is amplified when trucks are carrying hazardous materials. 
- [Product Liability](https://www.tb3law.com/personal-injury/product-liability/): Every day, each of us interacts with countless products that have the potential to cause injury or death if they are not designed or manufactured properly: the tools and equipment we use on the job; the appliances and items we use at home; and, of course, the cars and pickups we drive. We depend on manufacturers to make items that will be safe to use. When a defective product causes you or a loved one harm or death, you have a right to seek financial compensation from the manufacturer (and potentially others).
- [Car Accident](https://www.tb3law.com/personal-injury/car-accident/): In the aftermath of a motor vehicle accident, everything can seem overwhelming—especially if you were seriously injured or a loved one lost their life. Seeking the assistance of a skilled Rapid City car accident lawyer cannot change what has happened, but we may be able to help you obtain the compensation you deserve, leveling the playing field against insurance companies and at-fault drivers. 
- [Professional Liability](https://www.tb3law.com/professional-liability/): For years, doctors and attorneys in Rapid City and across South Dakota have relied upon the attorneys at Thomas Braun Bernard & Burke, LLP for professional liability defense. In addition to defending professionals in traditional civil lawsuits, we assist doctors in responding to complaints filed with professional licensing boards and assist lawyers in responding to complaints filed with disciplinary boards.
- [Insurance Bad Faith](https://www.tb3law.com/insurance-bad-faith/): By law, insurance companies have a duty to their policyholders to act in good faith. This means the insurance company has an obligation to not do anything to injure the policyholder’s right to receive benefits under the policy. A breach of this duty is called “bad faith.” Unfortunately, in practice, insurance companies occasionally act in bad faith by, for example, denying a claim without a reasonable basis or failing to properly investigate a claim. When this happens, the policyholder may bring a claim for bad faith against the insurance company.
- [Business Transactions and Litigation](https://www.tb3law.com/business-transactions-and-litigation/): Do you have a business matter that requires the assistance of an attorney? Whether you are facing a lawsuit or are going through the process of business formation, the Rapid City business transactions and litigation lawyers at Thomas Braun Bernard & Burke, LLP are here to help. Not all business matters involve litigation or trial. Many commercial enterprises both big and small require assistance with day-to-day matters. Our law firm is proud to provide legal assistance for all commercial matters, regardless of the complexity.