Car Accident Lawsuit in South Dakota

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Statute of Limitations

3-year statute of limitations for personal injury under SDCL § 15-2-14. South Dakota uses a modified comparative negligence system with a 51% bar and a unique "slight-gross" modification, meaning the plaintiff's negligence must be "slight" in comparison to the defendant's "gross" negligence.

3 years from accident date

South Dakota Data

Exposure in South Dakota

Source: South Dakota Department of Public Safety

Source: SD Bar Association / Insurance Data

Source: NHTSA FARS Database

Medical Resources

Clinics & Specialists in South Dakota

Sanford USD Medical Center — Level II Trauma Center

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