There is often a lot of confusion and uncertainty after a car crash. Victims are not only uncertain right after the crash, but in the days and weeks that follow. They are also dealing with significant injuries and mounting medical expenses. These are all reasons why crash victims often make mistakes that end up hurting... 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
