Alvine Law Firm, LLP Legal Blog

A spinal cord injury can have life-long, devastating impacts on you and your family. In one instant, the entire course of your life can change, leaving you with medical bills, uncertainty, fear and anxiety to grapple with every day. Spinal cord injury victims are not alone — the team at Alvine Law Firm in Sioux Falls, SD, offers comprehensive support…

South Dakota offers beautiful roadways for scenic motorcycle rides, and stunning streets and nature paths for biking. Understanding South Dakota’s motorcycle laws can help you protect yourself on the road, as well as take appropriate action if you’re ever harmed while riding. In this guide, we’ll explore laws related to motorcycling and biking in South Dakota, and offer safety tips…

You don’t have to be a motorist to suffer from a car accident. In Sioux Falls, SD, pedestrian accidents can cause devastating injuries, emotional suffering, and financial hardship. Victims of accidents have rights to sue for legal compensation under South Dakota law, and the team at Alvine Law Firm are prepared to offer defense in personal injury claims. When you…

After an accident,  many people find themselves struggling to reach a settlement with an insurance company. They do not fully understand their rights or know how to effectively negotiate with an adjuster, which leaves them wondering if they will ever get what they deserve due to an injury. In this guide, we explain how you can negotiate with insurance adjusters…

It doesn’t matter how it happens — a personal injury from any accident can have serious impacts on your health, happiness, family, and finances. When you want to file a personal injury claim in South Dakota, the most important thing to do is document as much as possible. Documentation is the crucial evidence that can make or break a personal…

One accident is all it takes to change your life forever. A personal injury, however minor or serious, impacts your life and family. You might become permanently disabled, suffer emotional trauma, lose wages, and cope with a lengthy recovery period, permanent scarring, anxiety, stress, and more. The impacts of a personal injury can be devastating and take years to recover…

Dog bites are horrifying experiences for owners and victims. Some owners do not expect their dog to become vicious, and they take every measure possible to help the victim and cover the costs of their injury. Others are not so responsible, and they may blame the victim for the dog’s behavior or refuse to acknowledge their fault as the owner…

South Dakota currently has 28,300 operating farms, totaling 42.3 million acres throughout the state [1]. The prevalence of agricultural property in South Dakota means that accidents are more common; tractor incidents, machinery malfunctions, livestock injuries, falls, and more are all hazards that farm employees and employers manage on a daily basis. When you are injured on an agricultural property in…