Personal Injury Lawyer —  South Dakota

At Mouw Law, we represent people and families across South Dakota who have been harmed by the negligence, misconduct, or indifference of others. Whether the injury was caused by a careless driver, an unsafe trucking company, a daycare that failed to protect a child, or a system that ignored its legal duty, you deserve a lawyer who will stand with you — clearly, fiercely, and compassionately.

 

We serve clients throughout Sioux Falls, Minnehaha and Lincoln Counties, and communities across eastern South Dakota. You pay no attorney fee unless we recover.

 

What Counts as a Personal Injury Case?

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A “personal injury” is any harm caused because someone violated their duty to act safely. In South Dakota, you can recover compensation when another person, company, institution, or government entity’s negligence results in physical injury, emotional trauma, medical bills, or long-term consequences.

 

I handle standard injury cases and the cases other firms often overlook.

 

Motor Vehicle & Roadway Injuries

 

These claims help restore stability after sudden, life-changing collisions:

    •    Car Accidents

    •    Truck & Commercial Vehicle Accidents

    •    Motorcycle Accidents

    •    Pedestrian Accidents

    •    Bicycle Accidents

 

These are high-stakes cases requiring precision, accident reconstruction knowledge, and compassion for how trauma impacts recovery. I handle every aspect so clients can focus on healing.

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Wrongful Death

 

If you have lost a loved one due to negligence, refusal to treat, discrimination, unsafe driving, daycare negligence, or institutional misconduct, you can pursue compensation for:

    •    funeral expenses

    •    medical bills

    •    loss of companionship

    •    loss of support

    •    emotional and financial harm

 

We approach wrongful death cases with compassion, clarity, and fierce protection of your rights.

 

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Institutional Harm & Civil Rights–Adjacent Injury Claims

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When systems fail, justice must step in.

 

This is where Mouw Law is different.

Beyond traditional PI, I represent survivors of institutional negligence, discrimination, or civil rights–aligned harms, including:

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Toxic Housing Conditions & Lead Exposure

 

When families are forced to live in unsafe or poorly maintained housing — especially where children suffer from lead exposure, toxic dust, contaminated water, or other preventable hazards — the consequences can last a lifetime. South Dakota law requires landlords to keep rentals safe and habitable. When they fail to fix known dangers or conceal serious hazards, families have the right to pursue compensation.

 

These cases often involve slumlords, discriminatory housing practices, or failures by city inspectors or property managers. They are both personal injury and civil rights–adjacent, especially when vulnerable families are ignored or dismissed.

 

Racial Birth Injury & Failure to Treat

 

Such as refusal to induce, failure to treat preeclampsia, ignoring symptoms, delayed intervention, or discriminatory care — especially for Black, Indigenous, and minority women.

These are not “medical mistakes.”

These are civil rights and institutional violations.

 

Hospital Emergency Refusal (EMTALA Violations)

 

Hospitals may not refuse to screen, stabilize, or treat people in emergency conditions — including pregnant women, stroke patients, suicidal individuals, and people in medical crisis.

If they do, it is a federal violation.

 

Police, Jail, & State Actor Injury

    •    Excessive force

    •    Failure to provide medical care

    •    Death or injury in custody

    •    State-created danger

    •    Failure to protect vulnerable people

 

Daycare & Child Safety Failures

    •    Lack of supervision

    •    Unsafe staffing

    •    Injuries caused by preventable hazards

    •    Emotional or physical harm

    •    Failure to report abuse

 

Negligent Security (Institutional)

 

When schools, hospitals, apartments, shelters, or public spaces fail to take reasonable steps to prevent foreseeable harm — leading to assault, injury, or trauma.

 

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What Compensation Can Include

 

You may be entitled to compensation for:

    •    Medical bills (present and future)

    •    Loss of income or earning ability

    •    Pain, suffering, and emotional trauma

    •    Long-term disability or impairment

    •    Loss of companionship

    •    Trauma to parents or caregivers (when applicable)

    •    Wrongful death damages

    •    Punitive damages (in select federal or civil rights claims)

 

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What Makes Mouw Law Different?

 

Clear communication, trauma-informed representation, and real accountability.

 

At Mouw Law, you are heard, informed, and empowered. I communicate directly with my clients, explain every step of the process, and approach each case with both legal precision and human understanding.

I am not afraid to challenge large institutions, insurance companies, or negligent systems.

 

Your story matters — and your case gets the attention it deserves.

 

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 The Process — What to Expect

    1.    Free consultation

    2.    Evidence gathering (police reports, medical records, witness statements)

    3.    Identifying all at-fault parties (including institutions or state actors)

    4.    Clear outline of your legal options

    5.    Settlement negotiations

    6.    Litigation & trial when necessary

 

You get clarity, control, and consistent communication.

 

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Statute of Limitations —

Timelines Matter

 

Most personal injury claims in South Dakota must be filed within three years, but institutional, child injury, wrongful death, and federal civil rights claims often have different timelines.

If you are unsure, I can help you determine your deadlines.

 

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 Ready to Talk?

 

If you or a loved one has been injured, harmed, or ignored by a system, you do not have to navigate this alone.

I offer free consultations and only get paid if we recover.