New Orleans Personal Injury Law Blog

Louisiana readers know that commercial truck drivers play an important role in the American economy. They transport goods across the country, and every single industry relies on commercial trucking in some capacity, whether it's delivery of goods, shipment of supplies or other works. Due to the nature of the trucking industry, it is possible that truck drivers could be doing their critical jobs while too tired to drive safely.

Truckers often receive payment per delivered load, which means they are motivated to deliver goods as quickly as possible. This may lead to the temptation to drive too long, ultimately resulting in a trucker affected by extreme exhaustion. When a truck driver is tired, it greatly increases the chance of an accident.

While every motor vehicle accident may run the risk of ending in disaster, some collisions are inherently more dangerous than others. While many bikers may choose to wear protective gear and drive defensively at all times, without the protective barriers afforded by other vehicles, motorcycle accidents have a higher chance of ending in serious or fatal injuries. A recent collision in Louisiana has claimed the life of a 20-year-old motorcyclist.

Law enforcement agents advised they received reports of the collision just before 3:30 p.m. on a recent Thursday. According to reports, the incident took place as the driver of a truck was attempting to navigate a left turn. Upon making the turn, the truck drove right into the path of a nearby motorcycle, and the rider was unable to react in time to avoid collision.

Three individuals have died following a recent collision during which a driver lost control of his vehicle while traveling at a high rate of speed in Louisiana. Car accidents that take place under similar circumstances can be some of the most devastating incidents a person may ever experience. Those who lose a family member due to the negligent actions of another party may wish to pursue restitution, but they might need guidance in the process.

Law enforcement agents advised that the incident took place at around 9 a.m. on a recent Tuesday. According to initial investigations, a man was driving his car at a high rate of speed when he suddenly lost control and veered into an oncoming lane of traffic. His car proceeded to strike a box truck head-on, and the driver of the truck as well as the driver and passenger of the car were all pronounced dead at the scene.

There could be a variety of situations in which a person might lose control of a car, and even if this action is only momentary, the result can be catastrophic. Motor vehicle accidents that take place under similar circumstances can take others by surprise and leave them with little time to respond. A recent head-on collision that occurred in Louisiana has reportedly left one person hospitalized with serious injuries and claimed the life of another.

According to reports, the incident occurred just after 1 p.m. on a recent Friday. For unknown reasons, the driver of a pickup truck lost control upon approaching a curve and entered the wrong lane of traffic, subsequently causing a head-on collision. He was rushed to the hospital soon thereafter for treatment of major injuries, and the driver of the other vehicle was unfortunately pronounced dead at the scene of the accident.