One of the reasons you can suffer an injury in a car crash is because of blunt force trauma. For example, you could hit one of your knees, causing a serious, painful injury that could seriously limit your mobility. In some cases, the injury causes long-term pain and permanent impairment of your ability to walk.... Read more
Airbags are meant to save lives, which they routinely do well. That said, sometimes airbags can injure the very people they are meant to help. While individuals hit by an airbag may often only suffer minor wounds, there are some who suffer serious injuries. In the worst cases, an airbag deployment injury could be fatal.... Read more
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
Personal injuries resulting from someone else’s negligence, not only affect victims physically but also emotionally and psychologically. These victims have the right to seek compensation for pain and suffering they have already experienced, as well as pain and suffering they may experience in the future. The experienced Lafayette-based personal injury lawyers from Galloway Jefcoat discuss... 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
