Drinking and driving is one of the most reckless behaviors anyone can engage in behind the wheel. While the driver is at risk of getting into a crash that could cause him or her to suffer severe or fatal injuries, the driver could also cause others to suffer severe or fatal injuries. That is why... Read more
When one car collides with another, such as in a rear-end crash, it causes the driver’s head to whip forward and back. This quick motion can stretch the muscles, discs and tendons in the neck. Victims can suffer intense pain, headaches, blurred vision and other serious symptoms as a result. Those who have experienced whiplash... Read more
Some car crash victims’ injuries heal before they settle their insurance claims. If the healing process will not conclude before the settlement, or if the victim has a permanent or long-term injury, the settlement needs to account for that. But how do you determine how much compensation you may need for ongoing treatment? This is... Read more
Some single-vehicle crashes are the result of the driver’s negligence. For example, the driver of the damaged vehicle may have been drunk or distracted, causing him or her to crash into a utility pole, tree or guardrail. However, there are also single-vehicle crashes that were caused by other drivers, even though the other driver’s vehicle... Read more
Many people have had bad experiences with car insurance companies. They may have had to wait an unreasonably long time for the insurance company to decide whether to pay out a claim or deny it. Sometimes insurance companies do not give specific reasons for denying a claim. Some people assume these are the kinds of... Read more
Insurance companies often blame crash victims for what happened. For example, the insurance company may say you were speeding, distracted or violating another traffic law. These are often flimsy arguments backed up by little or no evidence. Insurance companies know that if they can get the victim to agree he or she is fully or... Read more
Car crashes can be incredibly dangerous, putting all those involved at risk for serious injuries. Even though many newer vehicles have a variety of safety features, another driver’s negligence could overcome all of that. Sometimes the driver who causes a crash does not survive, such as if he or she was drunk, driving at an... 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
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
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
