{"id":376288,"date":"2016-10-11T16:22:48","date_gmt":"2016-10-11T21:22:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/state\/south-dakota-law\/south-dakota-car-accident-compensation-laws.html"},"modified":"2024-07-22T14:45:11","modified_gmt":"2024-07-22T19:45:11","slug":"south-dakota-car-accident-compensation-laws","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/south-dakota-law\/south-dakota-car-accident-compensation-laws.html","title":{"rendered":"South Dakota Car Accident Compensation Laws"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 fl-sectionWithSidebar fl-container fl-flex fl-flex-wrap fl-gap30\">\n    \n    <div class=\"fl-page-articles fl-section-main fl-section-main-full-width\">\n        <h1 class=\"fl-no-margin-top\">South Dakota Car Accident Compensation Laws<\/h1>\n<section class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline\">\n    <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-content\">\n                    By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/christie-nicholson-j-d\/\">Christie Nicholson, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by <a\n                href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/katrina-wilson-esq\/\">Katrina Wilson, Esq.<\/a>\n                | Last updated\n        <time>\n                            July 22, 2024\n                    <\/time>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n    <details class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle fl-gutenberg-byline-legally-reviewed\">\n        <summary>\n            <i class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            Legally Reviewed\n        <\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle-content\">\n            <p><em>This article has been written and reviewed for legal accuracy, clarity, and style by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team.html\">FindLaw\u2019s team of legal writers and attorneys<\/a> and in accordance with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/company-history\/editorial-policy.html\">our editorial standards<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <details class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle fl-gutenberg-byline-fast-checked\">\n        <summary>\n            <i class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            Fact-Checked\n        <\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle-content\">\n            <p><em>The last updated date refers to the last time this article was reviewed by FindLaw or one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/contributing-authors.html\">contributing authors<\/a>. We make every effort to keep our articles updated. For information regarding a specific legal issue affecting you, please <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/?fli=bylinelink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact an attorney in your area<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/section>\n<p>Auto accidents are common in South Dakota. You should learn South Dakota car accident compensation laws. For example, does South Dakota law require you to file a car crash report? If so, how?<\/p>\r\n<p>You should understand what steps to take right after your auto accident. You may jeopardize your car accident claim if you don&#8217;t follow these steps. You&#8217;ll make it easier for the insurance company to deny your claim.<\/p>\r\n<p>This article discusses what to know about South Dakota car accidents, including what you should do after an accident and how to get appropriate compensation for your injuries and losses. If you still have questions about your car accident case, contact a skilled car accident attorney near you.<\/p>\r\n<h2><b>What Should You Do After a Car Accident?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p>As mentioned above, if you don&#8217;t take specific steps after your car crash, you may lose your right to demand damages. This is true whether you&#8217;re the at-fault driver or not.<\/p>\r\n<p>Here is a list of what to do right after your collision:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><b>Don&#8217;t leave the accident scene<\/b> \u2014 Even if the crash is minor, the state may charge you with hit-and-run.<\/li>\r\n<li><b>Get to safety and check for bodily injuries<\/b> \u2014 If car accident victims need medical treatment, do your best to help them. If possible, provide first aid to injured persons.<\/li>\r\n<li><b>Call 911<\/b> \u2014 You should always call 911 after your car accident. The dispatcher will send an officer out to investigate the scene. They&#8217;ll also arrange for an ambulance to take injured drivers and passengers. The police will do a thorough investigation and create a police report. Your personal injury lawyer will need this report to prove your case.<\/li>\r\n<li><b>Collect contact information and get their car insurance policy<\/b> \u2014 Don&#8217;t wait for the police to arrive to get this information from the other driver. They could take off before the police arrive, especially if they don&#8217;t have insurance coverage. You&#8217;ll need this information to file your insurance claim.<\/li>\r\n<li><b>Take pictures of the scene<\/b> \u2014 The police will take their own pictures of the crash site. But you should take pictures and videos as well. Start recording as soon as possible after the crash. This way, you can give your personal injury attorney copies of your photos while waiting for the police to turn over their files. Plus, you may capture valuable information that the police overlook.<\/li>\r\n<li><b>Get contact information for eyewitnesses<\/b> \u2014 If there are any witnesses, try to get their contact information and statement. They may not wait for law enforcement to show up. Once they leave the scene, there&#8217;s no way for your car accident lawyer to track them down.<\/li>\r\n<li><b>Check with nearby businesses or homeowners for video footage<\/b> \u2014 If you&#8217;re lucky, a homeowner or business owner captured the crash on tape. If so, ask if you can have a copy of their security footage.<\/li>\r\n<li><b>Call your insurance adjuster<\/b> \u2014 Don&#8217;t wait too long to notify your auto insurance company of a possible car accident claim. They&#8217;ll need the date of the accident and any details you can provide.<\/li>\r\n<li><b>Get checked out by a doctor<\/b> \u2014 If you don&#8217;t think you suffered any injuries, go to the emergency room. If you discover a few days or weeks later that you&#8217;re hurt, there will be no way to document that they&#8217;re accident-related.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>It&#8217;s hard to focus in the moments following your motor vehicle accident. Do your best to follow the above steps. It will go a long way toward proving your personal injury lawsuit.<\/p>\r\n<h2><b>South Dakota Car Accident Compensation Laws: Table<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p>It&#8217;s not easy to understand South Dakota&#8217;s statutes as written. Below is a table summarizing critical sections of South Dakota&#8217;s car accident compensation laws.<\/p>\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody><tr><th scope=\"row\"><p>Statute of limitations<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><p>Three years for personal injury (<a href=\"https:\/\/sdlegislature.gov\/Statutes\/Codified_Laws\/2043302\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">S.D.C. \u00a7 15-2-14(3)<\/a>); Six years for property damage (<a href=\"https:\/\/sdlegislature.gov\/Statutes\/15-2-13\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">S.D.C. \u00a7 15-2-13(4)<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\"><p>Limits on damages<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><p>There is no cap on economic and non-economic damages in car accident cases. But, there is a $500,000 cap on non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases (<a href=\"https:\/\/sdlegislature.gov\/Statutes\/Codified_Laws\/2045812\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">S.D.C. \u00a7 21-3-11<\/a>).<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\"><p>Other limits<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n<td><p>South Dakota follows the comparative negligence rule. According to South Dakota law, if you\u2019re partially at fault for the crash, the court will reduce your damages by your percentage of fault. The courts also refer to this rule as the contributory negligence rule (<a href=\"https:\/\/sdlegislature.gov\/Statutes\/Codified_Laws\/2045583\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">S.D.C. \u00a7 20-9-2<\/a>).<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\r\n<p><i>Note:&nbsp;State laws are subject to change through new legislation, higher court rulings, ballot initiatives, and other means. While we strive to provide the most current information, consult an attorney or conduct legal research to verify your state laws.<\/i><\/p>\r\n<h2><b>Economic vs. Non-economic Damages<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p>If you suffer injuries in an automobile accident, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/injury\/car-accidents\/what-kinds-of-damages-may-i-claim-for-car-accident-injuries.html\">sue for damages<\/a>. You can demand two types of damages in your car accident lawsuit: economic and non-economic. Economic damages include objective losses you incur from a physical injury or property damage. Non-economic damages are subjective costs, like emotional distress and the loss of spousal companionship.<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/injury\/accident-injury-law\/economic-recovery-for-accidents-and-injuries.html#:~:text=Also%20referred%20to%20as%20economic%20damages%20or%20specific,detailed%20proof%20that%20the%20economic%20losses%20were%20sustained.\">Economic damages<\/a> typically include:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Car repairs or replacement<\/li>\r\n<li>Medical expenses<\/li>\r\n<li>Lost wages<\/li>\r\n<li>Lost future income<\/li>\r\n<li>Future medical bills<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>Non-economic damages can include:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Pain and suffering<\/li>\r\n<li>Emotional distress<\/li>\r\n<li>Loss of affection or companionship<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><b>Comparative Negligence Rules in South Dakota<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p>Like many states, South Dakota is an &quot;at fault&quot; state. Your personal injury law attorney must prove that the other driver caused the crash to recover damages. But, determining fault is rarely black and white. There&#8217;s a good chance you were partly to blame for the accident.<\/p>\r\n<p>South Dakota is the only state that follows the &quot;slight-gross negligence&quot; rule. This rule states that a plaintiff can recover damages if their negligence is slight compared with the at-fault driver&#8217;s.<\/p>\r\n<p>South Dakota also follows the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/injury\/accident-injury-law\/defenses-to-negligence-claims.html\">modified comparative negligence<\/a> standard. The court will award damages in proportion to your degree of fault. For example, you can still file a lawsuit if you were 10% to blame and the other driver was 90% at fault. But, the judge will reduce your damages by 10%. So, if you sued the defendant for $50,000, you would not recover more than $45,000.<\/p>\r\n<h2><b>Limits on Damages in South Dakota<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p>In South Dakota, there is no cap on car accident damages. But, the state caps non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases at $500,000. Additionally, South Dakota treats all claims as&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/south-dakota-law\/south-dakota-accident-and-injury-laws.html\">time-sensitive<\/a>. If you don&#8217;t file your lawsuit before the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/south-dakota-law\/south-dakota-civil-statute-of-limitations-laws.html\">statute of limitations<\/a> expires, the court will dismiss your complaint.<\/p>\r\n<p>The statute of limitations for personal injury claims in South Dakota is three years. It is six years for property damage claims. The clock starts on the date of the accident.<\/p>\r\n<h2><b>Seeking Compensation for a South Dakota Car Accident? A Lawyer Can Help<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<p>South Dakota&#8217;s unique negligence standard can make it difficult to recover damages. To optimize your chances of recovery, contact an experienced <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/motor-vehicle-accidents-plaintiff\/south-dakota\/?fli=dcta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">South Dakota injury attorney<\/a> today. Personal injury lawyers in South Dakota offer new clients a free case review. 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