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...
Year: 2020
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...
Mid-City car accident kills one pedestrian
Our city is a tourist destination. There is no doubt about that, and even during these times, the roadways around New Orleans are not safe spaces, especially for pedestrians. And, when a pedestrian accident occurs, serious injuries often befall the pedestrian because...
The tragic impact of traumatic brain injuries
Brain injuries can result in a lifetime of suffering for car accident victims and their families. For that reason, car accident victims should be familiar with legal protections and remedies that may be able to help them when they have suffered a catastrophic injury...
Distracted driving needs attention
New technology has also brought more threats to safe driving. Using personal electronic devices and more conventional distractions such as eating and talking have led to serious and even fatal distracted driving accidents. Impact Over 90 percent of car accidents...
Aggressive driving causes accidents
Losing your cool on the road is dangerous. Aggressive driving is a major part of road rage incidents and causes many deadly car accidents each year. Aggressive driving conduct Aggressive driving occurs when a motorist commits a combination of moving traffic offenses...