SOUTH DAKOTA GUIDE 19

South Dakota Crash Damages & Property Loss

South Dakota crash damages can include economic and noneconomic losses extending beyond initial medical bills, together with vehicle and other property losses.

  • Past and future medical expenses.
  • Lost wages and diminished earning capacity.
  • Pain, suffering, disability and loss of normal activities.
  • Vehicle repair, total loss, loss of use and other property damage.
  • Other provable consequential losses under current South Dakota law.

Publication review note — September 17, 2026. Verify current damages law, statutory limitations where applicable, collateral-source issues and controlling authority before publication.