Category Archives: Wrongful Death

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  When Loss Becomes a Legal Matter: What Is Wrongful Death and Who Can File a Claim September 10, 2026 Wrongful Death

  Losing a family member is devastating under any circumstances, but when that loss results from someone else’s negligence or wrongful act, the grief is often accompanied by anger and a sense that justice needs to be done. South Dakota law gives surviving family members a path to pursue that justice through a wrongful death... Read More »

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  Seeking Accountability in Trucking Accidents April 20, 2026 Personal Injury, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

  In 2024, approximately 5,000 people died in accidents involving trucks, up more than 50% from 15 years ago. And while a new proposed law would strengthen enforcement against truck drivers, safety advocates say it will do nothing against freight brokers – middleman companies that often hire firms with poor safety records. Correspondent Jim Axelrod... Read More »

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  Most Common Fatal Car Accidents February 18, 2026 Fatal Car Accident, Wrongful Death

  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 »

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  What Is the Difference Between a Wrongful Death and Survival Claim in South Dakota? October 2, 2025 Wrongful Death

  Many South Dakota residents are injured in accidents caused by someone else’s negligent action. If you are such an accident victim, you can generally file a personal injury lawsuit against the responsible parties to seek economic and non-economic damages. Such compensation is meant to try and “make you whole” for what happened. Tennessee Widow... Read More »

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  Frequently Asked Questions About South Dakota Wrongful Death Lawsuits August 22, 2025 Wrongful Death

  When a Sioux Falls resident is injured in an accident caused by another person or legal entity’s negligence, that resident can file a personal injury lawsuit and seek compensation for their losses. If a Sioux Falls resident dies from their injuries, however, then it is left to their estate and loved ones to file... Read More »