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Hoy Law Wins Supreme Court Decision Establishing Federal Trucking Regulations as the Standard of Care in South Dakota
On February 4, 2026, the South Dakota Supreme Court issued a landmark decision in Hamer v. Duffy, 2026 S.D. 4, that fundamentally changes how truck accident cases are tried in this state. Hoy Law of Sioux Falls represented Justin and Kim Hamer throughout this years-long fight, from trial through oral arguments before the Supreme… Read More »
Cargo Shift Truck Accidents
When fully loaded, a tractor-trailer can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, with most of that weight in the back. This heavy cargo makes trucks difficult to drive. Truck drivers need training and a special license so they can safely drive these heavy vehicles. Cargo must be tied down and secured so that it does… Read More »
Facial Injuries in a Car Accident
Facial injuries are some of the hardest to heal from after a car crash. A motorist could suffer various injuries when their airbag deploys with too much force or they slam their face on the dash. These injuries are not only painful, but they can also leave someone with lingering disabilities and poor vision…. Read More »
5 Facts About How Trucking Companies Defend Themselves
Truck accidents leave many injured motorists with significant injuries. The sheer weight of 18 wheelers and other large trucks can destroy a smaller car and send people to the emergency room. Unfortunately, injured victims face many challenges after a crash, one of which is getting the trucking company to admit liability. The reality is… Read More »
4 Reasons to Call the Police after a Car Accident
Car accidents happen in a blur, and many victims are unsure of what they should do. An important step is to report the crash to the police. There are many reasons for doing so, and injured motorists can improve their chances of receiving a settlement if the police come out and create an accident… Read More »
What Are Long-Term Consequences of Moderate Brain Injuries?
The brain is involved in nearly all human activity, so serious injuries can have long-term consequences. A moderate traumatic brain injury is often the result of a major car or truck accident. Victims often lose consciousness for hours or days. And when they wake up they have significant impairments. The Centers for Disease Control… Read More »
4 Mistakes that People Make When Handling Their Own Personal Injury Claim
Injured victims face many challenges to receiving a decent settlement for their injuries. Nonetheless, too many people try to tackle their own injury claim. To be sure, South Dakota does not require that you hire a lawyer to negotiate for you, but there are many advantages to pulling together a legal team to represent… Read More »
How to Speed Up a Personal Injury Settlement
Accidents are enormously expensive. Many people are shocked to see their first medical bill after surviving a car or truck accident. And the medical bills are only one part of the equation. Due to serious bodily pain, many of our clients cannot work for months, which means they have no incoming coming in at… Read More »
Why You Need to Document Your Rideshare Accident
Rideshare accidents are like any other motor vehicle crash. Injured victims should document the crash because determining who is at fault is critical. Those involved in a crash also need to call the police. Unfortunately, you can’t rely on the Uber or Lyft driver to do any of this. Instead, take a few simple… Read More »
Risks With Self-Diagnosing Injuries
Money is tight, and some accident victims unfortunately try to diagnose their own injuries after a car crash. Going online might seem like a smart, low-cost way of identifying what is wrong, but self-diagnosis carries unacceptably high risks. Instead of using the internet to aid in diagnosis, head to the hospital after an accident… Read More »