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
When you approach the other driver after a crash to exchange information, he or she may try to offer you cash. The driver may say he or she wants to help you get medical treatment and pay for damage to your vehicle. In the moment, especially if you are still in shock from your collision,... Read more
Distracted driving is often viewed as a more recent phenomenon. Concerns about this dangerous driving behavior have increased as the use of smartphones became more prevalent over the last 10-15 years. However, there are many distractions that predate smartphones, such as eating while driving or fiddling with the radio. Below, we discuss some of these... Read more
You might not need witness statements to prove your claim and recover compensation for your damages. However, there are cases in which statements from witnesses are critical to establishing what happened. The trouble is some witnesses are reluctant to testify. They may be uncomfortable with the idea and they also do not gain anything from... Read more
Car insurance companies have been delaying legitimate claims for years. This is one of many strategies they employ to avoid paying fair compensation to victims of driver negligence. They want to pay out as little compensation as possible or even no compensation by denying the claim. The experienced attorneys at Galloway Jefcoat discuss the different... Read more
Car accidents can happen in a wide variety of situations. However, intersections are some of the most common crash sites. There is so much activity at an intersection that accidents are much more likely to occur. This is especially true when drivers are reckless, such as when they run through red lights or speed. Some... Read more
Auto accidents have the potential to cause devastating injuries, including traumatic brain injuries. Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) range from mild concussions to open brain injuries. TBIs may cause significant impairment of cognitive functions and motor skills. Those involved in car crashes can suffer brain injuries even if their heads do not hit anything during the... Read more
