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Identifying the Types of Distracted Driving

Every day thousands of drivers are involved in life altering car accidents. Automobile accidents happen in the blink of an eye, and it is likely you will be involved in at least one automobile accident in your lifetime. On average there are over 15,000 car wrecks every day in the United States. The leading cause?... Read more

Jury Verdict Awarding Client $2.6 Million in Lafayette Parish Case

The lawyers of Galloway Jefcoat are thrilled by the results of a recently concluded 4-day jury trial in Lafayette. Personal Injury Attorneys, Rusty Galloway and Jason Weaver, received a judgment awarding their client $2.62 million plus judicial interest after sustaining injuries from a severe rear end collision. On the week of May 13th, Galloway and... Read more

3 Things You Didn’t Know About Workers’ Comp

Did you know that regardless of who is responsible for an injury itself, injured persons are entitled to compensation? If you have sustained a work-related injury as a full-time, part-time or seasonal employee, workers’ compensation can cover your medical bills and recovery time for accidents and occupational diseases. The workers’ comp process can be long... Read more

What Are Indemnity Benefits in Workers Comp?

Indemnity benefits in workers comp cases are the benefits injured workers receive to make up for their lost wages due to a workplace accident. However, these benefits are typically only a percentage of you regular wages. Additionally, you may receive different types of workers compensation indemnity benefits depending on your injuries and their permanent effects... Read more

Is Distracted Driving a Problem in Louisiana?

Distracted driving is a huge problem in Louisiana and throughout the country, and it is a leading cause of car accidents. Texting while driving, a type of distracted driving, is particularly dangerous, as the person’s hands and eyes are on their smartphone. In this video, Lafayette car crash attorney Jason Weaver explains how he has... Read more

Do I Need a Lawyer for a Workers Comp Claim?

While not every person who was hurt on the job may need a lawyer for a workers comp claim, there is no reason to not receive legal advice before filing a claim. In this video, attorney Shelly Maturin explains a few ways injured people may face difficulties during the workers comp process. It costs nothing... Read more

What Kind of Immigration Law Do You Practice?

Our law firm has represented many individuals and families for civil immigration issues, in addition to car wrecks and work accidents, throughout the greater Lafayette area. In this video, attorney Holly Lamarche explains what kind of immigration law she practices on a regular basis. Holly is bilingual and speaks fluent Spanish to better serve her... Read more

Is There a Time Limit to File a Personal Injury Claim in Louisiana?

There is a time limit to file a personal injury claim. Louisiana has one of the shortest prescriptive periods (known as a statute of limitations in other states) in the country. In this video, attorney John Jefcoat explains how the prescriptive period works, and he discusses how if the state legislature would extend this time... Read more

Meet Personal Injury Attorney John Jefcoat

Attorney John Jefcoat and his law partner, Rusty Galloway, have been representing individuals and families throughout the greater Lafayette area after an accident or injury for over two decades. In this video, John explains a little bit about his own background and what drives him to practice law.  Video Transcription: Rusty and I met... Read more

What Are the Different Types of Visas?

If you are entering the United States, there are two different types of visas you may obtain. A non-immigrant visa allows you to remain in the country for a short term before returning to your home county. On the other hand, an immigrant visa allows you to remain longer and may lead to a residency... Read more