Under South Dakota law, a surviving spouse or related heirs of a person's estate has the right to pursue a claim for wrongful death against a negligent party (tortfeasor).
If you lost a loved one in a motor vehicle accident or other type of act of negligence, such as negligence on the part of a medical professional, product manufacturer or property owner, schedule a no-cost consultation with an attorney on the wrongful death litigation team at Johnson Janklow Abdallah, LLP. The firm's attorneys are consistently rated among the most successful litigation lawyers in the state, earning recognition from prestigious legal publications such as Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America and Benchmark Litigation. Attorneys have earned the highest AV Preeminent* rating in a peer-review process by Martindale-Hubbell and have held important leadership roles in statewide legal professionals, including:
The requirements for pursuing compensation in a wrongful death case are very specific. You will not know whether you have a legitimate claim until you talk to an experienced personal injury litigation attorney. Your Johnson Janklow Abdallah, LLP, lawyer will evaluate your case and give you an honest appraisal and explanation of your options.
Contact an Experienced South Dakota Fatal Accident Attorney
From its offices in the historic Security National Bank Centre in downtown Sioux Falls, Johnson Janklow Abdallah, LLP, attorneys represent clients in litigation and appeals matters throughout South Dakota. Call 605-338-4304 or complete our free case review form online to set up a free initial consultation with an experienced Sioux Falls wrongful death attorney today.
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