Many commercial truck accidents are caused by the negligence of the driver. While this often means the driver did something reckless on the road, negligence also includes failure to maintain the truck. For example, the driver may have failed to get the brakes repaired, even though they needed a tune-up. Proving negligent maintenance of a... Read more
Driving a motorcycle is dangerous. If a crash occurs, riders often suffer serious injuries. That is why it is so important to follow Louisiana motorcycle laws, as these laws were designed to help keep riders safe and reduce the risk of a crash. The experienced Lafayette motorcycle accident lawyers at Galloway Jefcoat have compiled a... Read more
Merging onto a Louisiana roadway like I-10 or Route 90 can be tricky, even without heavy traffic. If drivers are not careful, a dangerous crash could occur. Victims of these collisions may be able to seek compensation, but they must prove the other driver is at fault. Below, the experienced lawyers at Galloway Jefcoat discuss... Read more
If you get injured in a crash with an expired registration, you may be concerned about how it will affect your legal options. What if you need to seek compensation from your own car insurance? Could an expired registration void your coverage? These are questions you should discuss with a licensed Lafayette car crash lawyer.... Read more
Driving without a license is illegal in Louisiana and across the nation. People who are caught driving without a license could face serious criminal penalties. These people often get caught after a crash with another vehicle. While victims of these accidents want unlicensed drivers to be punished, the bigger concern is obtaining compensation for injuries... Read more
Car crashes generate a tremendous amount of force. If enough of that force transfers to vehicle occupants, they could suffer crush injuries that cause severe damage. Some crush injuries lead to life-threatening complications. Crush injury victims should consider experienced legal representation. Insurers often try to deny or underpay claims, even when the victim has suffered... Read more
When a vehicle’s brakes fail, it may be impossible to prevent a collision with another vehicle, fixed object or pedestrian. The driver of the vehicle that caused the crash may claim he or she should not be held liable because there was no way to prevent the accident. On the surface, this may seem like... Read more
Car accidents can do more than cause physical injuries to those involved. Crashes can also be emotionally and financially damaging. Injuries can be expensive to treat, and some victims’ lives may never be the same. Many people do not realize how common it is for victims of car crashes to experience depression, anxiety and even... Read more
Have you ever used a peer-to-peer carsharing service, either as a host or a renter of another’s vehicle? These services offer convenience and lower rental costs for renters and a way to make extra money for the hosts. However, whenever you make use of a carsharing service there is a risk of a crash. Even... Read more
If you do one task for a significant amount of time, you could enter a trance-like state and forget some of the time you spent completing the task. If this happens while you are driving it is called highway hypnosis and it is extremely dangerous. While any driver could experience highway hypnosis, it is more... Read more
