Category Archives: Personal Injury

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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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  How the General Contractor/Subcontractor Relationship Could Affect Your South Dakota Personal Injury Claim September 12, 2025 Personal Injury

  If you work in a dangerous profession like construction, then you know that workers’ compensation requires your employer to pay you certain medical and loss-of-income benefits if you are injured on the job. South Dakota law defines workers’ comp as an “exclusive remedy” in such cases, meaning that so long as your employer complies... Read More »

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  South Dakota Officials Confirm Increase in Accidents, Injuries at 2025 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally September 11, 2025 Motorcycle Accidents, Personal Injury

  Since 1938, the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally has been one of South Dakota’s best-known annual events. Indeed, Sturgis is the largest motorcycle rally in the world, with official attendance peaking at around 739,000 in 2015. In more recent years those numbers have come down somewhat, but even the most recent rally, held from August 7... 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 »

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  Understanding Personal Injury Law in Sioux Falls, South Dakota October 23, 2023 Personal Injury

  Personal injuries can turn your world upside down, especially when they occur due to someone else’s negligence. In Sioux Falls, South Dakota, understanding the intricacies of personal injury law can be a daunting task. This is where the experienced attorneys at the Hoy Law Firm step in, helping victims find justice and offering unwavering... Read More »