
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 Janklow Law Firm LLC. 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:
- A former U.S. Attorney for the District of South Dakota
- A partner named as South Dakota trial lawyer of the year
- Several attorneys who served as federal appellate and district court law clerks
Do You Have a Wrongful Death Litigation Case?
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 Janklow Law Firm LLC, 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, Janklow Law Firm LLC, attorneys represent clients in litigation and appeals matters throughout South Dakota. Call 605-990-4304 or complete our free case review form online to set up a free initial consultation with an experienced wrongful death attorney today.
*AV Preeminent and BV Distinguished are certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell ratings fall into two categories: legal ability and general ethical standards.