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Wrongful Death Lawyers Sioux Falls

if you lost a loved one in an accident, schedule a no-cost consultation with an attorney on our wrongful death litigation team today.

Wrongful Death Lawyers

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 Johnson Janklow Abdallah, LLP. 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 Johnson Janklow Abdallah, LLP, 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 in downtown Sioux Falls, Johnson Janklow Abdallah, LLP, attorneys represent clients in litigation and appeals matters throughout South Dakota. Call 605-338-4304 or complete our free case review form online to set up a free initial consultation with an experienced Sioux Falls 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.

It is great to work with the attorneys at Johnson, Janklow, and Abdallah. They always provide excellent advice and service that is second to none.

Mike Miller | former NBA player

The lawyers at Johnson, Janklow, and Abdallah are consistently ranked as the top business lawyers in the state. Our business can always count on them to aggressively fight for our rights and provide straight-forward advice on complex issues.

Mark McNeary | Primrose Retirement Communities, LLC

Lawyers from Johnson, Janklow, and Abdallah regularly participate in legal education by judging intramural student skills competitions; helping prepare our nationally competitive litigation skills teams; serving or leading the South Dakota State Bar's Law School Committee; and, from time to time , providing guest lecturers. The Law School is grateful for the generous participation of lawyers like those from Johnson, Janklow, and Abdallah.

Tom Geu | former Dean, USD School of Law