They came to the hospital for the first meeting since I couldn’t drive. Very kind and patient staff.
✓ Phone verified · Moderator approvedGuardrail Legal Group – Brookings
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44 yrs
26 attys
About the firm
Guardrail Legal Group – Brookings is a 26-attorney personal injury firm in Brookings, South Dakota, focused on car accidents as well as uber & lyft accidents, motorcycle accidents, hit-and-run accidents. It has handled accident claims for 44 years, offers a free consultation and works on contingency: no fee unless you win. Consultations are free and can happen at the office, by video or at the client’s home. Most cases settle with the insurer, but the firm prepares every file as if it will go to trial.
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How it compares in Brookings
Guardrail Legal Group – Brookings rates above the local average for car accident lawyers: the 2 firms we list in Brookings average 4.8, and this firm has 4.9. Its rating also rests on more reviews than most — 893 against a city average of 511.
Ranked #5 in South Dakota by rating and number of reviews.
Firm details
Years in practice44 (since 1982)
Attorneys26
ConsultationFree
Fee30% contingency
Trial experienceTakes cases to trial
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Practice areas and fees
| Practice area | Typical case length | Fee if settled | Fee if it goes to trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car Accidents | 6–18 months | 30% | 37% |
| Uber & Lyft Accidents | 6–18 months | 30% | 37% |
| Motorcycle Accidents | 6–18 months | 30% | 37% |
| Hit-and-Run Accidents | 6–18 months | 30% | 37% |
No fee unless you win. Fees and case lengths are placeholder data. Last updated: October 13, 2026.
Office hours
MON8:00 AM–6:00 PM
TUE8:00 AM–6:00 PM
WED8:00 AM–6:00 PM
THU8:00 AM–6:00 PM
FRI8:00 AM–6:00 PM
SAT9:00 AM–1:00 PM
SUNClosed
Times in the firm’s local time zone.
Highlights
Free consultation, No fee unless you win, Written fee agreement up front. Home and hospital visits, Virtual consultations, Text updates on your case. Medical provider referrals, Trial attorneys on staff.
CASE TERMS
✓ Free consultation✓ No fee unless you win✓ Written fee agreement up frontSERVICE
✓ Home and hospital visits✓ Virtual consultations✓ Text updates on your caseEXPERIENCE
✓ Medical provider referrals✓ Trial attorneys on staffOFFICE
✓ Weekend appointmentsLocation
📍 7866 Park Ave, Suite 217, Brookings, SD
Client reviews
Our reviews 3Google reviews 893
After a hit-and-run they found coverage through my own uninsured motorist policy that I didn’t know I had.
✓ Phone verified · Moderator approvedSpanish-speaking staff made the process much easier for my parents. Highly recommend.
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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
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