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South Dakota Truck Accident InformationSouth Dakota Truck Accidents:According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) National Center for Statistics and Analysis Traffic Safety Fact based on 2005 data, 15 large trucks were involved in fatal truck accidents in South Dakota in 2005. That's 0.3 percent of the U.S. total for large trucks involved in fatal truck accidents during the same year. Truck Accident in South Dakota?Don’t wait to talk to a lawyer about your commercial truck accident in South Dakota. Current laws and regulations limit the time 18-wheeler truck drivers and commercial trucking companies must keep records. Act now before critical evidence related to your South Dakota truck accident is destroyed. When you or your family have been in an accident with an 18-wheeler, hiring a lawyer and making a timely legal claim is critical. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) permit trucking companies to destroy all trucking records, including driver logbooks, after a 6-month period. Courts are limited in fairly adjudicating your case if they don't have this important evidence. Waiting too long to seek legal advice and make a claim could seriously jeopardize your ability to receive compensation for catastrophic injury or deaths in your family. Truck Accident Lawyers for South DakotaAttorneys at Arnold & Itkin LLP understand the importance of winning. From our first consultation about your accident with an 18-wheeler truck in South Dakota, we have one purpose in mind — to prevail on your behalf. We push hard until your case is resolved through a settlement negotiation, trial, or appeal. Our experienced truck accident lawyers stay with your semi truck accident case from the first meeting through its resolution. We are committed to the success of your case from day one. As our client you will know who your attorneys are. We will keep you informed of significant developments in your case. When you have questions or concerns, you can contact our law firm by phone or e-mail and we will respond promptly with full and frank answers. Experienced personal injury lawyers will provide you with practical support. As victims, in the weeks and months following an 18-wheeler truck accident, you and your family may be overwhelmed by mounting bills, trying to get insurance benefits, and coping with grief. Our knowledgeable attorneys and staff can help you find the right doctors, help you manage health care and counseling, and help you secure the financial resources to pay mounting bills and keep the lights on. For a free consultation with an experienced attorney, contact a truck accident lawyer online or phone Arnold & Itkin LLP toll free at (866)222-2606. South Dakota MapView Larger Map South Dakota Overview
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South Dakota HighwaysSouth Dakota has a total of 83,609 miles of highways, roads, and streets, along with 679 miles of interstate highways. Two major interstates pass through South Dakota: Interstate 90, which runs east and west; and Interstate 29, running north and south in the eastern portion of the state. The counties and towns along Interstate 29 make up what is locally referred to as "the I-29 corridor." This area features generally higher rates of population and economic growth than areas in eastern South Dakota that are further from the interstate. Interstate 90, being a major route between western national parks and large cities to the east, brings many out-of-state travelers through South Dakota, thus helping to boost the tourism and hospitality industries. Also located in the state are the shorter interstates 190, a spur into central Rapid City, and 229, a loop around eastern and southern Sioux Falls. Several major U.S. highways pass through the state. U.S. routes 12, 14, 16, 18, and 212 travel east and west, while U.S. routes 81, 83, 85 and 281 run north and south. Railroads are another important means of transporting freight in South Dakota. While 4,420 miles of track have been built in the state, all prior to 1948, only 1,839 miles of railroad are currently operational. BNSF Railway is the largest railroad operating in South Dakota, with the Dakota, Minnesota, and Eastern Railroad being another important carrier. Rail transportation in the state is confined only to freight, however, as South Dakota is one of the few states without any Amtrak service. South Dakota license plates are numbered by county, with the first digit referring to the county of origin. Such a numbering system allows one to easily determine where the vehicle was registered. Counties 1–9 are ranked by 1950 population, and counties 10–64 are numbered alphabetically. * South Dakota EconomyThe current-dollar gross state product of South Dakota was $32.3 billion as of 2006. The per capita personal income was $26,894 in 2004, the 37th highest in the nation and 13.08 percent below the national average. 13.2% of the population is below the poverty line. As of July, 2007, South Dakota's unemployment rate was 3.0%, the fifth-lowest jobless rate in the nation. The service industry is the largest economic contributor in South Dakota. This sector includes the retail, finance, and health care industries. Government spending is another important segment of the state's economy, providing over ten percent of the gross state product. Ellsworth Air Force Base, near Rapid City, is the second-largest single employer in the state. Agriculture has historically been a key component of the South Dakota economy. Although other industries have expanded rapidly in recent decades, agricultural production is still very important to the state's economy, especially in rural areas. Major products of South Dakota agriculture include beef, wheat, corn (maize), pork, wool, soybeans, oats, mutton, alfalfa, sunflowers, and poultry. Agriculture-related industries such as meat packing and ethanol production also have a considerable economic impact on the state. South Dakota is one of the top five ethanol-producing states in the nation. Another important sector in South Dakota's economy is tourism. Many travel to view the attractions of the state, particularly those of the Black Hills region such as historic Deadwood, Mt. Rushmore, and the nearby state and national parks. One of the largest tourist events in the state is the annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The three-day event drew over 450,000 attendants in 2006, significant considering the state has a population of only 750,000. In 2006, tourism provided an estimated 33,000 jobs in the state and contributed over two billion US$ to the economy of South Dakota. State Taxes As of 2005, South Dakota has the lowest per capita total state tax rate in the United States. The state does not levy inheritance taxes, personal or corporate income taxes or taxes on intangible personal property. The state sales tax rate is 4 percent. Various localities have local levies so that in some areas the rate is 6 percent. The state sales tax does not apply to sales to Indians on Indian Reservations, but many reservations have a compact with the state. Businesses on the reservation collect the tax and the state refunds to the Indian Tribes the percentage of sales tax collections relating to the ratio of Indian population to total population in the county or area affected. Ad valorem property taxes are local taxes and are a large source of funding for school systems, counties, municipalities and other local government units. Their administration is a local responsibility. The state revenue department does not collect or use property taxes, but it does centrally assess the property of large companies. The legislature sets some standards by general acts. * |
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