A:Potentially, yes. South Dakota operates under a “comparative fault” system for handling cases in which an injured person shares some blame for the accident or injury. If you are found to be partially liable, the amount of compensation you recover will be reduced by your percentage of fault. For example, if you are injured and suffer $100,000 worth of damages but are found to be 30% at fault, you would still be eligible to recover $70,000 (or $100,000 less 30%).