Insurance companies do not like awarding full compensation to an injury victim. However, they may be particularly unhappy if the case goes to trial and the jury awards even more compensation than the insurer would have paid in an out-of-court settlement. Fortunately for the insurance company, they may be able to file an appeal of... Read more
Serious accidents can happen to people of any age, but when they cause harm to children, the injuries are often much more severe than injuries to adults. Their bodies are not yet fully developed and are often more vulnerable. Despite the fact they are not legal adults, children have the same right to seek compensation... Read more
While some personal injuries may affect you for weeks or months, others could affect you for quite a long time, even the rest of your life. An injury this severe could dramatically alter your physical and cognitive capabilities, making it difficult, if not impossible, to continue the job you were doing before the accident. You... 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
