Car Accidents on I-29: Why They Are Dangerous

Interstate 29 is a north-south highway which runs along the western side of Sioux Falls. This corridor is a common site for car accidents because of the congested traffic and high speeds. Any inclement weather can also make the interstate dangerous when even one driver loses control on snow or on ice. Please contact our law firm if you are injured on I-29. Hoy Law is an established personal injury firm which can handle your car accident case, including investigation and negotiation. Below, we look at common reasons for these accidents.

What Causes Wrecks on I-29?

We see collisions on interstate highways for the following reasons:

• Failure to merge properly. Many sideswipe accidents happen when a driver tries to merge. Under our laws, the driver merging must yield to the vehicles already on the highway, but some motorists try to wedge their way in when there simply is not enough space.
• Driving on an interstate highway is not an invitation to drive as fast as you can. Some drivers go 20 or even 30 miles over the speed limit and crash into other drivers.
• Illegal lane changes. Drivers cannot change lanes unless there is sufficient room to do so. They should also check the blind spot. Some drivers fail to take these precautions, and they either run over another vehicle or force another driver off the road.
• Impatient drivers will often follow too closely, which can lead to collisions if the car in front needs to slow down, perhaps to take an exit off I-29.

Because of high speeds, any crash on I-29 can lead to devastating consequences. As soon as one driver loses control, other cars can start crashing into each other, and before you know it dozens of vehicles are involved. This is a multi-vehicle pileup.

Another problem is that motorists can be struck several times in a single accident, even if there is no pileup. Any collision increases the odds of a serious injury. Multiple collisions can lead to more injuries than if you were forced off the road by only one car.

When injuries are so painful, many victims cannot document the crash, which is another problem with accidents on I-29. A motorist feeling intense pain can only lie helplessly as they await an ambulance. Pulling together an injury claim is difficult without pictures from the crash site or information about possible witnesses.

Lastly, many interstate accidents involve drivers from other states. That means different insurance policies come into play, with lower policy limits. You need an experienced lawyer to help you negotiate with these insurance companies.

Speak with an Attorney at Hoy Law after an Accident on Any Interstate

Our firm offers free consultations to anyone injured in a crash on I-29 or any other road in Sioux Falls. We have the skills you need to obtain fair compensation without unnecessary hassle. Give us a call or reach out online to schedule a meeting with a Sioux Falls, South Dakota car accident lawyer.