Personal injury cases rarely go to trial. Most of the time, lawyers and insurance companies negotiate a settlement. However, there are scenarios where a trial is more likely. In this blog, our Lafayette personal injury attorneys discuss when injury lawyers go to court and why. We also review the disadvantages and advantages of going to... Read more
Personal injuries can affect the victim’s relationship with intimate relationships. For example, there may be a loss of affection and emotional support between the victim and his or her husband or wife. If an injury affects a marital or family relationship, and the injury was caused by another’s negligence, the victim may be able to... Read more
One of the most pressing questions on the mind of an injury victim is: when can I go back to work? For many people, not working for even a few days is financially devastating. That is why they are anxious to get back on the job as soon as possible. You need to be careful,... Read more
Louisiana injury victims have the right to seek compensation for their damages from the at-fault party. You may have heard that the burden of proof in these types of claims is on the victim, but do you know what that means? Galloway Jefcoat’s experienced lawyers discuss this concept below, including the preponderance of evidence standard... Read more
This is a question asked by many people who were injured in accidents. Unless you or someone close to you have been in this situation before, you probably do not know the benefits of hiring an attorney. While an attorney can help with a wide variety of personal injury cases, there are some situations when... 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
Injuries can affect your ability to do many different types of work. Even sitting in an office in front of a computer can be a challenge while you are recovering from an injury. Sitting in an office chair could make your back injury worse. Looking at a computer screen could cause headaches. That is why... Read more
Negotiations might not be over after you verbally accept a settlement offer. The problem is the insurance company may try to hold you to the offer you accepted, or at least lead you to believe you cannot get more compensation. That is why you need an attorney’s help to pursue more compensation. Our experienced attorneys... Read more
Injury victims need to be cautious about sharing information about their accident. Saying too much to the insurance company or on social media could do serious harm to a claim for compensation. However, you do not need to be cautious about what you say to your attorney. Conversations with your attorney about your accident claim... Read more
Your medical records and some other basic evidence can sometimes be enough to successfully recover compensation. However, there are some claims that are more difficult to prove. For example, claims involving permanent injuries and a significant amount of non-economic damages. Your attorney may need to bring in expert witnesses to help build a strong case.... Read more
