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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...

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...

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.

Semi-truck accidents can cause devastating injuries and death. When a careless semi-truck driver causes an accident it changes people’s lives. These are not simple accidents for the injured party but “life-altering events”.

No matter how safe you ride, collisions with other motorists will occur. If you are in a motorcycle accident while riding, you want an attorney who is experienced with motorcycling to represent you. I know the ins and outs of motorcycle accidents and I also know the games insurances will play when you are injured in a motorcycle accident.

The question we always get asked is, “How much auto insurance for bodily injury should I have in case I’m involved in a serious accident?” Keep in mind, when you buy auto insurance, you’re not only insuring your auto, you’re insuring yourself and your loved ones. It...

Often insurance terms sound complicated when they are actually quite simple. One big point of confusion is between UNinsured motors and UNDERinsured motorists. UNinsured motorist insurance is insurance that protects you in case you are injured by someone who has no...

One of the questions we get asked a lot is, in a non work related injury, who pays for my lost wages? If you have to miss work or if you have been injured in an accident, there is no doubt it most likely will be financially draining and very stressful on you and your...

There’s a difference between an attorney that represents people that have been in a motorcycle collisions and a motorcyclist. My name is Bram Weidenaar and I’ve been an attorney for 25 years representing injured people. However, I’ve ridden a lot longer than that so I...

Imagine yourself getting injured at work. First question we are usually asked is, “Do I have to report it?” The answer is yes. In South Dakota, if you don’t report your work related injury within three days of its occurrence, you will lose your right to...

This is Grant Alvine with Alvine Weidenaar, your personal injury lawyers. I’d like to talk with you about a question I get asked quite a lot which is, “How much auto insurance for bodily injury should I have in case I’m involved in a serious accident?” Keep in mind,...

In almost every accident claim and with the ever increasing cost of health care, medical bills become a grave concern for most injured parties. Who should pay for those medical bills and deductibles and, most importantly, when? In a typical car accident case,...

If your involved in a motor vehicle accident and suffered an injury chances are you will likely miss work and lose wages as a direct result.  You may even have suffered a permanent injury requiring surgery. Unfortunately, you may be permanently and totally...