Category Archives: Car Accidents

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  Hoy Law Wins Supreme Court Decision Establishing Federal Trucking Regulations as the Standard of Care in South Dakota February 10, 2026 Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Truck Accidents

  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 »

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  Facial Injuries in a Car Accident February 4, 2026 Car Accidents

  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 »

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  4 Reasons to Call the Police after a Car Accident January 19, 2026 Car Accidents

  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 »

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  Why You Need to Document Your Rideshare Accident January 5, 2026 Car Accidents, 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 »

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  How Dashcams Impact a Car Accident Claim December 29, 2025 Car Accidents

  Dashcams continue to increase in popularity. According to some surveys, about 3 in 10 drivers already have a dashcam installed. These tiny cameras attach to your vehicle’s dash and will record whatever is happening in front of the car. Dashcams are popular since they can show a motorist was not at fault for a... Read More »

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  When Is a South Dakota Employer Liable for an Employee’s Car Accident? December 5, 2025 Car Accidents

  There is a principle of common law dating back to the Roman Empire known as respondeat superior. The literal translation of this term from the original Latin is “let the master answer.” Essentially, it means that when one person (an agent) acts on behalf of another person (the principal), the principal is liable for... Read More »

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  How South Dakota Rideshare Laws May Affect Your Personal Injury Case Against Uber or Lyft October 23, 2025 Car Accidents, Personal Injury

  Many Sioux Falls residents rely on rideshare services like Uber or Lyft to commute or conduct their daily errands. Ordering a rideshare is quick and convenient as it requires nothing more than your phone. But what happens if you are injured as a passenger in a rideshare vehicle, either through the negligence of the... Read More »

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  Could Posting About My Accident on Social Media Hurt My South Dakota Personal Injury Case? October 9, 2025 Car Accidents, Personal Injury

  For many of us, posting on social media is something we do without a second thought. Everything that happens during our day is “content” we happily share with both close friends and complete strangers who follow us online. But if you have recently been injured in a car accident or similar event, you might... Read More »

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  3 Things to Know About Economic Damages in a South Dakota Personal Injury Case October 3, 2025 Car Accidents, Personal Injury

  The purpose of a personal injury lawsuit in South Dakota is for the plaintiff to seek damages from the defendant. We use the term damages to describe the losses that the plaintiff suffered as a result of the defendant’s conduct. There are three common forms of damages that a judge or jury can award:... Read More »

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  The Differences Between Civil and Criminal Liability for a DUI Accident in South Dakota August 29, 2025 Car Accidents, Drunk Driving, Personal Injury

  According to a recent report from Forbes, South Dakota “has the highest number of DUI arrests per 100,000 licensed drivers” of any state. More alarmingly, about one-third of all traffic-related deaths in the state are the result of drunk driving accidents. Overall, the Mount Rushmore State ranks 11th in people killed in DUI accidents.... Read More »