After my rear-end crash the insurer offered almost nothing. The firm took over every call and the final settlement covered my medical bills and lost wages.
✓ Phone verified · Moderator approvedCopper Mile Law Group – Brookings
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39 yrs
24 attys
About the firm
Copper Mile Law Group – Brookings is a 24-attorney personal injury firm in Brookings, South Dakota, focused on car accidents as well as hit-and-run accidents, brain & spinal cord injuries, motorcycle accidents. It has handled accident claims for 39 years, offers a free consultation and works on contingency: no fee unless you win. Clients get a named case manager and a direct line instead of a call center. The firm works with local doctors, physical therapists and accident reconstruction specialists.
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How it compares in Brookings
Copper Mile Law Group – Brookings rates slightly below the local average for car accident lawyers: the 2 firms we list in Brookings average 4.8, and this firm has 4.8. It has fewer reviews (129) than the city average (511), so its rating may still move.
Ranked #7 in South Dakota by rating and number of reviews.
Firm details
Years in practice39 (since 1987)
Attorneys24
ConsultationFree
Fee33% contingency
Trial experienceMostly settlements
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Vietnamese
Practice areas and fees
| Practice area | Typical case length | Fee if settled | Fee if it goes to trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car Accidents | 6–18 months | 33% | 40% |
| Hit-and-Run Accidents | 6–18 months | 33% | 40% |
| Brain & Spinal Cord Injuries | 12–30 months | 35% | 42% |
| Motorcycle Accidents | 6–18 months | 33% | 40% |
| Bicycle Accidents | 6–18 months | 33% | 40% |
No fee unless you win. Fees and case lengths are placeholder data. Last updated: October 11, 2026.
Office hours
MON9:00 AM–7:00 PM
TUE9:00 AM–7:00 PM
WED9:00 AM–7:00 PM
THU9:00 AM–7:00 PM
FRI9:00 AM–7:00 PM
SATClosed
SUNClosed
Times in the firm’s local time zone.
Highlights
Free consultation, No fee unless you win, Free case review by phone or video, Firm advances case costs. 24/7 intake line, Virtual consultations, Spanish-speaking staff. Accident reconstruction experts.
CASE TERMS
✓ Free consultation✓ No fee unless you win✓ Free case review by phone or video✓ Firm advances case costsSERVICE
✓ 24/7 intake line✓ Virtual consultations✓ Spanish-speaking staffEXPERIENCE
✓ Accident reconstruction expertsOFFICE
✓ Free parkingLocation
📍 4202 Commerce Dr, Suite 369, Brookings, SD
Client reviews
Our reviews 5Google reviews 129
They came to the hospital for the first meeting since I couldn’t drive. Very kind and patient staff.
✓ Phone verified · Moderator approvedThey explained the contingency fee in plain English before I signed anything. No surprises at the end.
✓ Phone verified · Moderator approvedProfessional, organized and responsive. The settlement was more than three times the first offer.
✓ Phone verified · Moderator approvedHonest from the first call: they told me my claim was small and helped me settle it quickly instead of dragging it out.
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Car accident law in South Dakota verify
Statute of limitations (injury)3 years from the crash
Insurance systemAt-fault (tort)
Shared fault ruleSlight/gross negligence comparison
Placeholder summary, not legal advice. These figures have not been checked: deadlines, exceptions (minors, government vehicles, wrongful death) and recent law changes must be verified with a licensed South Dakota attorney or the state’s statutes before relying on them.
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