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5 Reasons Your Uber Driver Got Into a Collision
Rideshare companies like Uber and Lyft have set down roots in Sioux Falls and have changed how people move around. These companies are especially convenient for young people who don’t want to buy a car or older residents who need help getting to appointments or running errands. But like other vehicles, they get into… Read More »
Thunderclap Headaches After a Crash: A Warning Sign of a Life-Threatening Brain Injury
Many people suffer a serious brain injury in an accident. For example, someone could strike their head when they fall from a height or when involved in a car accident. Milder brain injuries like concussions are more common in many personal injury cases. But it’s possible you suffered significant trauma, resulting in a blood… Read More »
What is an Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury?
Spinal cord injuries are the most impactful injuries that our clients can suffer. An incomplete injury is what it sounds like: the spinal cord is not completely compressed or cut into two pieces. Instead, some neural pathways remain to send signals from the brain to the rest of the body. That’s good news. It… Read More »
Road Rash after a Motorcycle Accident
Road rash is a common motorcycle accident injury. Anyone who has exposed skin while riding a motorcycle can suffer this type of friction burn, which is hard to treat. Motorcyclists can end up needing skin grafts and time in the hospital to recover. They might struggle with permanent scarring which can weigh on their… Read More »
Why You Need a Lawyer for a Bus Accident Case
Bus accidents in Sioux Falls are generally called “mass tort” events. These collisions tend to injure dozens or possibly hundreds of people. Passengers on the bus can sustain life-threatening injuries, but other motorists and even pedestrians can get caught up in the crash. Connect with an experienced law firm if you were injured in… Read More »
Signs an Insurer is Engaging in Bad Faith
Insurers have a duty to treat their insureds in good faith. Unfortunately, if you are hurt in a car accident and need to file a claim, it might feel like you are beating your head against a wall. Shady practices are rampant in the insurance industry, since many insurers are more focused on their… Read More »
Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving
Alcohol is one of the most powerful sedatives, and even one or two drinks is enough for most people to get a “buzz.” As a result, anyone getting behind the wheel of a car is a danger to the public. When stopped by police, the driver often protests that they aren’t really drunk, only… Read More »
Most Common Fatal Car Accidents
Fatal car accidents are usually the result of speed and angle of impact. Other contributing factors include whether motorists wear seat belts and their general health. However, some types of car accidents are more likely to result in fatalities than others. If you lost a beloved family member in a crash, contact Hoy Law… Read More »
Can You Recover from an Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury?
Incomplete spinal cord injuries typically involve compression or damage to the cord which is significant but not complete. Some neurological signals continue to pass from the brain to the end of the spine. With a complete injury, all sensation and movement are lost below the site of injury. By contrast, an incomplete injury holds… Read More »
Documenting Emotional Distress After an Accident
At Hoy Law, we negotiate compensation for clients who have suffered significant injuries. A fair settlement should cover certain economic losses, including the cost of medical care and any lost income. But we also fight for compensation for emotional distress, which can take many forms: post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, and even irritability. How… Read More »