If you have ever been a member of a gym, ran in a 5K, sent your kids to summer camp or taken part in a risky recreational activity like rock climbing or skydiving, you may have signed a liability waiver. A liability waiver is a contract between two parties, often a business and a customer,... 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
It can be difficult to get an insurance company to make a fair offer of compensation to the victim of another’s negligence. Some injury victims think the only option when settlement negotiations fail is to take the claim to court. However, courts often require both parties to attend mediation before the case can proceed toward... 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
A conversation with an insurance company after a car crash is not like a conversation with a friend or family member, even if the insurance company representative sounds like your friend. Some things said to a friend would not be given a second thought. However, when those same things are said to an insurance company,... Read more
One of the biggest challenges for crash victims when it comes to seeking compensation is they are often unaware of their rights and their legal options. In many cases, crash victims realize later they would have made different decisions if they had more information. For example, do you know what your rights are when it... Read more
Car accidents can be overwhelming experiences for victims, who often in shock and unsure of what to do next. Unfortunately, this can lead to a lot of bad or short-sighted decisions that could hurt their chances of securing compensation for damages. For example, crash victims often talk to an insurance company before speaking to a... Read more
A personal injury settlement not only provides compensation for the injured victim. A settlement also releases the at-fault party’s insurance company from future financial liability. That means the victim cannot file another claim with the insurance company over the same injury. There would be no reason for the insurance company to settle if the victim... Read more
