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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
