Most car crashes are caused by the negligence of one or more drivers. As Louisiana is a tort or fault state, the party or parties who were negligent are liable for damages from the crash. This sounds simple enough, but each accident is different and there are many factors that could make things more complicated.... Read more
There are many car crash injuries that can make everyday life much more difficult, but hand and wrist injuries do not get as much attention as things like traumatic brain injuries or spinal cord damage. We use our hands for countless tasks each day, and an injury that causes pain or limits mobility can be... Read more
Even though some injuries may require ongoing or even lifelong treatment, there comes a point after the injury when healing stops and is unlikely to continue. In other words, the injury has stabilized as much as it is likely to, even if the victim continues to receive treatment. This point in the treatment process is... Read more
Staging a car accident could soon become a serious crime in Louisiana. In 2021, the Louisiana House passed a bill that would penalize staging an accident with five years in prison, a $5,000 fine or both. The vote on the bill was 100-0. Victims of these accidents may feel like this has been a long... Read more
No two car crashes are the same, which means no two car crash claims are the same. Even if two victims have similar injuries, one victim may recover quicker than another. Some people do not respond as well to treatment as others. The severity of the victim’s injuries is another factor that affects the length... Read more
The goal of filing a car insurance claim is to recover compensation for damages, particularly medical expenses for treating the victim’s injuries. Unfortunately, victims may not see any compensation for months after the crash, and hospitals and other medical providers do not want to wait for payment for the services they provide. Many people do... Read more
When a car accident happens, anyone who gets injured may be able to seek compensation from the driver or drivers who are responsible for the crash. This includes passengers in any of the vehicles involved. If you were injured as a passenger and have questions about how to seek compensation for your injuries, call Galloway... Read more
Apologizing for a car crash feels like the right thing to do, even if you are not at fault. You may be partially to blame, but sometimes crash victims apologize when they are probably not even one percent to blame for what happened. However, apologizing or admitting fault is not only a bad idea because... Read more
Louisiana is a dangerous place for pedestrians. In 2018, this state had a pedestrian fatality rate of 3.52 per 100,000 residents, which was near twice the national average. Although the rate got better in 2019, Louisiana’s rate was still the seventh highest in the nation. These crashes are incredibly dangerous for pedestrians. In 2018, there... Read more
Doctors can only treat the ailments they know about, which is why it is important to be thorough when meeting with a doctor to discuss health issues. This is particularly important after being injured in a car crash. The symptoms and injuries you tell your doctor about will be noted in your medical records, which... Read more
