Paying attention to changing traffic patterns and road rules is an integral part of ensuring one’s own safety on the roads, in addition to the safety of everyone else. Unfortunately, teenagers are less likely to keep their attention on the road, and this results in...
Month: February 2021
Many drunk drivers think they are sober enough to drive
Statistics show that drunk driver-related accidents nationwide, including in Louisiana, claim one life every 50 minutes. Sadly, drivers often get behind the wheel, thinking they are sober enough to drive, putting the lives of others on the line. Although alcohol's...
Moves to use technology to reduce truck accidents
The trucking industry employs around 3.5 million people across the country and also powers the economy, with truckers crossing state lines with essential supplies on a daily basis. State and federal law regulate truckers and a new one requires a logging device on...
Ways to help keep motorcycle riders safe
Drivers can help keep motorcycles safe on the roadway and should know how to do that. When a driver is negligent, on the other hand, and injures a motorcyclist, they may be liable for the harm they caused the victim. Ways to keep motorcycle riders safe There are...
What can an attorney do for me after an accident?
A car accident creates a confusing time for the victims. Trying to recover from a severe injury is no easy feat, and the answers to your questions do not come automatically. It can be hard to know what to expect from insurance companies, and error in judgment can cost...
Red light accidents can be deadly
Depending on where you live or commute for work, you might encounter a lot of traffic lights along your regular routes. While traffic lights certainly help the flow of traffic and keep people safe, drivers who ignore the rules of the road are putting you and everyone...
Even with health crisis, fatal auto accidents increased in 2020
When people take to the road in Louisiana, they should be up to date on current safety issues they might encounter. For example, because there has been less traffic on the state and national roadways because of the ongoing health crisis, there could be an assumption...
Man dies after being crushed between truck and trailer
Most residents of Louisiana are aware of the risks of leaving their vehicle to change a tire or check a strange noise under the hood. Most people who are forced to change a tire pull entirely off the driving lane and attempt to complete the tire change on the...