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Ethan Tucker

Tucker & Associates

Watertown, South Dakota · 8 Years Experience

4.1/5.0 (76 client reviews) Avvo 6.9

About Ethan Tucker

Ethan Tucker is one of South Dakota's most recognized workers' compensation attorneys, with 8 years of experience and thousands of satisfied clients. Operating from his Watertown office, he handles cases across South Dakota and routinely takes on the largest insurance carriers in the state.

Denied ClaimsSlip and FallRepetitive Stress

Practice Areas

  • Workers Compensation
  • Wrongful Termination
  • Discrimination

Frequently Asked Questions

Ethan Tucker 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.

Ethan Tucker handles all types of workers' compensation cases in South Dakota, including Denied Claims, Slip and Fall, Repetitive Stress, 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 Ethan immediately after any workplace injury.

Yes — claim denials are one of Ethan Tucker's specialties. Insurance companies routinely deny valid claims hoping workers won't fight back. With 8 years of experience in South Dakota workers' comp law, Ethan knows exactly how to appeal denials and fight for the benefits you're entitled to.

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

Education & Credentials

  • J.D. Boston University School of Law
  • Bar South Dakota State Bar, admitted 2018
  • Mbr South Dakota Workers' Compensation Bar Association