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Having someone you love pass away is terrible to start with, but when it’s due to someone else’s negligence or intentional act, that makes things so much worse. You know it was preventable, and there’s no small amount of anger involved. Wrongful death settlements are designed to compensate victims in some small way for the loss of their loved one.…
If you’re injured during work, your employer is generally responsible for taking care of your medical needs. They do this using a type of insurance coverage called workers’ compensation. When workers’ comp is done right, it can do a lot to help you heal and get you back to work in great shape. However, it doesn’t always work the way…
Uh oh. The blue and red lights are behind you, and you’ve been drinking. The police run the tests, and you’re arrested for a DUI. Is it over? Do you just plead guilty? No! You can fight a DUI. However, sometimes people wonder if they can fight a charge like this without a DUI lawyer. You can go it alone… but…
Around 10 million people per year are arrested for various criminal offenses. If you’ve been charged with a crime, you might wonder what’s next. Navigating the criminal system by yourself is terrifying. Prosecutors are not always honest and can be intimidating. It’s easy to be pushed into an outcome you don’t want to face. Fortunately, a criminal defense attorney can change all…
Car accidents are unfortunately not something all victims can just walk away from unscathed. Even minor fender benders can pop, stretch, or pinch the wrong muscle or nerve. Sometimes, the pain caused by a car accident is not physical, but emotional and mental. Hiring a lawyer after a car accident generally isn’t the first thing people think of, but after…
Personal injury lawyers – sometimes referred to as accident lawyers, car crash lawyers, or semi accident lawyers – perform a lot of different jobs. Yes, we’ll try your case in court if it comes to that. But we’ll also negotiate and communicate on your behalf, help investigate and gather information about your accident, and review and interpret your insurance policies…
Everything You Need To Know To Start The Process Safely Out on the open road, things can sometimes get a little hairy – and if you’ve been fortunate enough to have never gotten into a car accident, then consider yourself one of the lucky ones. The fact of the matter is that according to the CDC, approximately 3 million Americans…
If you’ve been in an accident or injured due to another person’s negligence, the first thing on your mind is getting better. That makes sense! However, it can hurt your ability to get the damages you deserve. If you don’t have anyone in your corner, it can be tempting to accept the first insurance settlement that’s offered so that you…
Here at Alvine|Weidenaar, we specialize in injury cases, including catastrophic injury and deaths. If you find yourself or your loved ones going through this horrific tragedy, we have the knowledge and expertise to help you navigate these troubling waters that lie ahead. Do not just call any lawyer to help you, call the experts at Alvine|Weidenaar. With over 60 years’ of…
I know that workers compensation is often confusing and frustrating but I am here to help you out. I have 26 years of experience representing people who were injured at work. Routinely, people come to see me because the workers compensation insurer wants to send the injured worker to a doctor for an “independent medical examination”. The law in South Dakota allows…
