Personal Injury in South Dakota

South Dakota ( SD)
Average: $6,000
Last Updated: Mar 2026
Low Estimate
$1,500
Simple / Uncontested Cases
Average Cost
$6,000
Typical Personal Injury Case
High Estimate
$28,000
Complex / Contested Cases
Cost Component Low Average High
Attorney Hourly Rate $75/hr $180/hr $560/hr
Total Cost Estimate $1,500 $6,000 $28,000

What to Know About Personal Injury Costs in South Dakota

South Dakota follows modified comparative negligence with slight/gross comparison. Unique "slight-gross" standard unique nationally.

Sources: ABA, State Bar Rules - Standard contingency: 33.33% pre-suit, 40% after litigation

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