Many people in Louisiana have probably been in a so-called “fender bender” car accident before, or at least they probably know someone who has. In the best-case scenario, everyone walks away from such accidents with no injuries. However, these days there is a danger...
Month: January 2021
NHTSA issues open letter on risky driving
The pandemic kept more people at home and off the roads. But a recent report issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration uncovered disturbing and dangerous trends on driving habits and traffic fatalities from March to Sept. 2020. In an open letter,...
Car accident injuries are unique, depending on circumstances
If you are a motorist in New Orleans, you might risk your life whenever you take to the road. Even the safest drivers can suffer catastrophic injuries or even die due to another party's negligence. The severity of accident injuries depends on where you sat in the car,...
Understanding the science of accident reconstruction
Many media reports of traffic accidents in Louisiana and elsewhere end with the sentence, “The investigation of the accident is continuing.” What does this sentence mean? How can an accident be investigated after the vehicles and crash debris have been removed from...
Many Americans admit to drinking and driving
It may come as a surprise given the volume of public service messages and law enforcement efforts, but many Americans seem to be still willing to get behind the wheel even if means engaging in drunk driving. According to a recent survey, 43% of those asked...
Vehicle accidents on unsafe roads
When most people think of car accidents in Louisiana, they imagine fender-benders or larger collisions where another driver is at fault. However, the road you are driving on can be a contributing cause of an accident. Several factors will create an unsafe road....
Pedestrian accident deaths at highest in decades
Whether walking for pleasure or out of necessity, there are benefits to being a pedestrian. For example, it is a lot easier to hit those 10,000 daily steps when you are not behind the wheel of a car. Unfortunately, it is also dangerous. A pedestrian accident can cause...