Andrew West

Andrew West works on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. If your case is successful, the attorney's fee is a percentage of your settlement or award — typically 15–25% in South Dakota. There are no upfront costs and no fees if you don't recover.

Andrew West handles all types of workers' compensation cases in South Dakota, including Permanent Disability, Workers Compensation, Employer Retaliation, denied claims, permanent disability ratings, and workers' comp appeals.

In South Dakota, you generally must report your injury to your employer within 30 days and file a formal claim within 1–2 years of the injury date. These deadlines are strict — missing them can cost you your benefits. Contact Andrew immediately after any workplace injury.

Yes — claim denials are one of Andrew West's specialties. Insurance companies routinely deny valid claims hoping workers won't fight back. With 4 years of experience in South Dakota workers' comp law, Andrew knows exactly how to appeal denials and fight for the benefits you're entitled to.

Andrew West primarily serves clients in Pierre and the surrounding South Dakota area, but handles cases throughout the state. If you're in South Dakota and were injured at work, contact Andrew's office for a free consultation regardless of your location.