When summer arises, more teens in the New Orleans area are on the road as they drive to summer jobs, to visit friends or if they are simply “cruising.” However, teenagers do not have the experience of older drivers and may not always see the dangers of distracted...
Year: 2020
Head-on collision kills five, injures six
Head-on collisions often appear to happen for no discernable reason. Two vehicles headed in opposite directions are following all traffic rules and remaining in their respective lanes of travel. And then, in an inexplicable instant, one vehicle veer into the other...
Fourth of July is the deadliest holiday, survey shows
Many people in the New Orleans area celebrate holidays such as the Fourth of July with a beer or two at a barbecue. However, when one or two becomes four or more, some people exercise poor judgment and decide to drive drunk. Not only are drunk drivers a danger to...
This injury could disrupt your life for some time
Whether you saw it coming or not, you couldn’t avoid the collision. If the other driver was dealing with a distraction, drunk, drowsy, drugged or otherwise driving recklessly or negligently, the odds are it happened at a speed that made the impact a serious one. The...
Teen risks for fatal crash go up during 100 deadliest days
Every year, thousands of Louisianians are injured in auto accidents. If you've been hurt in a car wreck, you may be eligible for compensation through a personal injury claim. It all depends on how, and to what extent, the other side was negligent. If the other driver...
Find accountability for your spinal cord injury damages
Individuals who have been injured in a car accident know the devastating toll it can take. For far too many, the aftermath of a wreck means facing physical limitations, pain and suffering on both a physical and an emotional level, and facing an uncertain financial...
Bad driving continues
Drivers know better but still engage in unsafe driving habits such as texting and driving, according to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. In its recently released report on traffic safety culture, the AAA identified ongoing behavior that increases the likelihood...
Different protections can help motorcycle riders
It is important for everyone on the roadway to do their part to help keep motorcycle riders safe. Several important tips can help drivers ensure they keep motorcycle riders as safe as possible. First of all, drivers should ensure they remain vigilant, alert and...
Auto accident “Tort Reform” bill passed in Louisiana Legislature
The Louisiana Legislature recently passed an auto accident “Tort Reform” bill to reform civil litigation. It is now awaiting Governor John Bel Edwards’ signature, and it is unknown whether he will eventually sign the legislation. If signed, the reform bill would limit...
What your family member may want to say about TBI
When you got the call that your loved one was in a serious motor vehicle accident, it was probably a relief to know that he or she survived. What did happen is that he or she suffered a traumatic brain injury. Whether it was mild, moderate or severe, a TBI is a...