Personal Injury Lawyers Serving South Dakota

Compare verified personal injury attorney profiles, read client reviews, and request free consultations across South Dakota

77 lawyers found

South Dakota residents facing personal injury issues have access to attorneys who specialize in car accidents, slip and fall, wrongful death, and injury claims. The legal framework in South Dakota differs from other states in important ways, and the attorneys listed here have experience navigating Circuit Court proceedings and the specific regulations that govern personal injury cases in this jurisdiction.

One of the most important things to know about personal injury law in South Dakota is the statute of limitations. You generally have 3 years from the date of injury to file a claim. South Dakota follows modified comparative fault with 51% bar (SDCL § 20-9-2) for determining liability, which directly affects how much compensation you may recover. Cases are filed in Circuit Court, and knowing how local judges handle these matters gives experienced attorneys a real advantage.

The personal injury attorneys listed here practice throughout South Dakota and can be filtered by location, reviews, and experience. Each profile includes practice area details, office locations, and client feedback. We recommend comparing several attorneys before making a decision — most offer free initial consultations, which gives you a chance to evaluate their approach and determine whether they're the right fit.

For a detailed overview of how personal injury law works in South Dakota — including key statutes, deadlines, and what to expect from the legal process — Read our complete guide to personal injury law in South Dakota. If you're ready to take the next step, browse the attorney profiles below and reach out for a free consultation.

Creighton Thurman - Attorney
Creighton Thurman
0/5 (0 reviews)
Thurman Law Office
 409 Walnut P.O. Box 897 Yankton SD 57078
(605) 260-0623
University of South Dakota School of Law (1998)
Nebraska Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Business Law Collections
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Jeff Cole - Attorney
Jeff Cole
0/5 (0 reviews)
Northern Plains Justice, LLP
 4301 W. 57th Street Suite 121 Sioux Falls SD 57108
(605) 306-4100
University of South Dakota School of Law (1992)
English
8th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Agricultural Law Business Law Criminal Law
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Matthew Skinner - Attorney
Matthew Skinner
0/5 (0 reviews)
SKINNER LAW
 508 Columbus Street Rapid City SD 57701
(605) 388-0242
Creighton University School of Law (1993)
South Dakota Bar
Active License
Cannabis & Marijuana Law Criminal Law Divorce
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Stephen Daniel Demik - Attorney
Stephen Daniel Demik
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Stephen D. Demik
 974 S Gramercy Pl Apt 204 Los Angeles CA 90019
Tulane Univ
French, Portuguese, Spanish
Bar #50382
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Appeals & Appellate Civil Rights Criminal Law
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Scott Swier - Attorney
Scott Swier
0/5 (0 reviews)
Swier Law Office, Prof. LLC
 240 E. Main Street Corsica SD 57328
(605) 275-5669
Mount Marty College
English
8th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Education Law Estate Planning
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Scott Abdallah - Attorney
Scott Abdallah
0/5 (0 reviews)
 101 S Main Ave #100 Sioux Falls SD 57105
(605) 338-4304
Hamline University School of Law (1993)
South Dakota Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Civil Rights Employment Law
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Brett Waltner - Attorney
Brett Waltner
0/5 (0 reviews)
Myers Billion LLP
 230 S. Phillips Ave., Ste. 300 Sioux Falls SD 57104
(605) 336-3700
University of South Dakota School of Law (2004)
Federal District Court, District of South Dakota Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law DUI & DWI Landlord Tenant
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Amanda Engel - Attorney
Amanda Engel
0/5 (0 reviews)
Zimmer, Duncan & Cole, LLP
 5000 S. Broadband Lane Suite 119 Sioux Falls SD 57108
(605) 361-9840
University of North Dakota
English
South Dakota Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Family Law Personal Injury
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Eric M. Schlimgen - Attorney
Eric M. Schlimgen
0/5 (0 reviews)
Schlimgen Law Office
 611 Dahl Road Suite 1 Spearfish SD 57783
(605) 340-1340
University of South Dakota (2013)
English
South Dakota Bar
Unknown Status
Cannabis & Marijuana Law Collections Criminal Law
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Donald McCarty - Attorney
Donald McCarty
0/5 (0 reviews)
Helsper, McCarty & Rasmussen, P.C.
 1820 Overlook Ridge Rd Brookings SD 57006
(605) 690-0871
University of South Dakota (1996)
South Dakota Bar
Active License
Business Law Personal Injury Social Security Disability
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Russ Janklow - Attorney
Russ Janklow
0/5 (0 reviews)
Johnson Janklow Abdallah, LLP
 101 South Main Avenue Suite 100 Sioux Falls SD 57105
(605) 338-4304
University of Notre Dame (1989)
South Dakota Bar
Active License
Civil Rights Insurance Claims Personal Injury
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Steven Johnson - Attorney
Steven Johnson
0/5 (0 reviews)
Johnson, Janklow, Abdallah, Reiter & Parsons, LLP
 101 South Main Avenue Suite 100 Sioux Falls SD 57105
(605) 338-4304
University of South Dakota School of Law (1976)
Bar #2181
South Dakota Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Civil Rights Medical Malpractice
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David J King - Attorney
David J King
0/5 (0 reviews)
King Law Office
 141 N Main Ave Ste 700 Sioux Falls SD 57104
(605) 332-4000
University of South Dakota School of Law (1987)
Iowa Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Personal Injury Social Security Disability
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Joel Arends - Attorney
Joel Arends
0/5 (0 reviews)
Arends Law, P.C.
 6901 S. Lyncrest Place Suite 102 Sioux Falls SD 57108
(605) 231-8282
United States Army Command and General Staff College
English
South Dakota Bar
Active License
Business Law Divorce Estate Planning
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John William Burke - Attorney
John William Burke
0/5 (0 reviews)
Thomas Braun Bernard & Burke, LLP
 4200 Beach Drive - Suite 1 Rapid City SD 57702
(605) 348-7516
University of South Dakota School of Law (1993)
English
Wyoming Bar
Active License
Business Law Insurance Claims Personal Injury
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Michael Paul Shubeck - Attorney
Michael Paul Shubeck
0/5 (0 reviews)
Yates & Shubeck Prof LLC
 550 North 5th Street Rapid City SD 57701
(605) 718-2069
University of South Dakota School of Law (2005)
South Dakota Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Insurance Claims Personal Injury
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Mark Welter - Attorney
Mark Welter
0/5 (0 reviews)
Wilka, Welter & Ash, LLP
 300 N. Dakota Avenue, Suite 510 Sioux Falls SD 57104
Bar #1815
South Dakota Bar
Active License
Verified
Personal Injury
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Mark Koehn - Attorney
Mark Koehn
0/5 (0 reviews)
Koehn Law Office
 429 Kansas City Street, Suite #12 Rapid City SD 57701
(605) 390-3759
Bar #2506
South Dakota Bar
Active License
Verified
Bankruptcy Personal Injury
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J. Scott James - Attorney
J. Scott James
0/5 (0 reviews)
Southern Hills Law Office
 40 N. 5th St. Suite B Custer SD 57730
(605) 673-2503
University of Kansas School of Law (2001)
English
South Dakota Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Civil Rights Criminal Law
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Drew Duncan - Attorney
Drew Duncan
0/5 (0 reviews)
Northern Plains Justice, LLP
 4301 W. 57th Street Suite 121 Sioux Falls SD 57108
(605) 306-4100
University of South Dakota School of Law (2002)
English
South Dakota Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Family Law Gov & Administrative Law
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James Even - Attorney
James Even
0/5 (0 reviews)
Even Law Office
 100 S Spring Ave # 100 Sioux Falls SD 57104
(888) 492-0604
University of Hartford (1984)
English
Connecticut Bar
Active License
Nursing Home Abuse Personal Injury Products Liability
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Timothy James - Attorney
Timothy James
0/5 (0 reviews)
James Law, PC
 807 8th Street, Suite 3 Springfield SD 57062
(605) 665-0594
University of South Dakota (1985)
English
South Dakota Bar
Unknown Status
Medical Malpractice Personal Injury
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Peter Sommervold - Attorney
Peter Sommervold
0/5 (0 reviews)
Woods, Fuller, Shultz & Smith
 1610 S. Minnesota Ave. Sioux Falls SD 57105
(605) 339-7289
University of South Dakota (1992)
South Dakota Bar
Active License
Personal Injury
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Bret Merkle - Attorney
Bret Merkle
0/5 (0 reviews)
Merkle Law Office
 5032 S Bur Oak Place, Ste 220 Sioux Falls SD 57108
(605) 339-1420
University of South Dakota (1988)
8th Circuit Bar
Active License
Personal Injury
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Garrett Horn - Attorney
Garrett Horn
0/5 (0 reviews)
 401 Capitol Street Yankton SD 57078
(605) 260-1300
University of South Dakota School of Law
South Dakota Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Business Law
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Todd Miller - Attorney
Todd Miller
0/5 (0 reviews)
 141 N Main Ave Sioux Falls SD 57104
(605) 336-0688
South Dakota Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Estate Planning Personal Injury
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Derald Wiehl - Attorney
Derald Wiehl
0/5 (0 reviews)
 431 N Phillips Ave Sioux Falls SD 57104
(605) 336-6200
South Dakota Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Insurance Defense Personal Injury
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Ronald Joseph Hall - Attorney
Ronald Joseph Hall
0/5 (0 reviews)
 405 8th Ave NW 327 Aberdeen SD 57401
(605) 225-1652
University of South Dakota School of Law
North Dakota Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Civil Rights
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