Most people would agree that one of the most frightening things you can experience on the road is a vehicle coming straight at you in your lane. When the news media reports on head-on collisions, there is usually at least one person who died or suffered severe and...
Month: October 2020
“Drowsy driving” is an underrated danger on the roads
Most news stories and public policy campaigns that point out the dangers on the roadways in Louisiana and attempt to raise awareness usually focus on drunk driving and, more than ever these days, distracted driving. There is no doubt that those two issues are of...
Common causes of car accidents in Louisiana
Most drivers in Louisiana will get into at least one car accident during their driving career. Luckily, most of these car accidents are just minor fender benders. But occasionally a serious car accident occurs in which lives are changed forever. It is important for...
What do you do after an auto accident?
Some car crashes are simply accidents while others occur due to the negligence of one or both drivers. In the immediate aftermath of an accident in Louisiana, hopefully, everyone takes responsibility for taking the right steps. The first steps to take after a car...
Federal trucking regulations rolled back, causing truck accidents
It is rare to travel on Louisiana roadways without encountering a large truck. Semi-trucks and tractor-trailer trucks are frequently used by businesses to ship and transport goods intrastate and interstate. Truck drivers are expected to follow the same safety rules as...
Alleged drunk driver kills two in crash
There are many issues to consider after there has been a drunk driving accident in Louisiana in which people are injured and lose their lives. The loss of companionship, emotional impact, financial ramifications and more will come to the forefront. For people who have...
You can’t avoid intersections, but you can avoid crashes in them
Living here in New Orleans, it’s possible that you can avoid the highways if you want to, even if it takes some effort. However, it doesn’t matter where you live or where you drive, you will come across intersections in your daily travels. Did you know that...