Losing a loved one in a car accident is naturally a traumatic experience. The trauma is often exacerbated if the crash was preventable. The Louisiana State Police is investigating such an accident that left one person dead and another one injured. Crash details...
Drunk Driving Accidents
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...
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...
Impaired driver caused fiery three-car crash in Kenner
Many illnesses can interfere with a person’s ability to safely drive a car. Just as a person who is intoxicated should not driver, a person who suffers from a disease that interferes with the person’s neurological ability to control a car should not drive. In either...
One dead, one injured in Terrytown crash; impairment suspected
Driveways can be extremely hazardous, both to vehicles parked in them and to vehicles passing by. The hazards can be increased if the driveway entrance does not afford complete visibility of passing vehicles or blocks the view of a vehicle leaving the driveway. These...
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...
Suspected drunk driver injures two in head-on crash in Slidell
Driving instructors and roundabout intersections are two innovations that were intended to make driving safer in Louisiana. A recent accident in the town of Slidell appears to cast significant doubt on these assumptions. The accident A student enrolled in Coach’s...
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...
Despite less traffic, Louisiana car accidents still problematic
The Louisiana roads can be a dangerous place regardless of the circumstances. Drivers might speed, be distracted, behave recklessly, be under the influence, or drive while drowsy. Any of these factors can result in a collision with injuries and fatalities. Given the...
Fatal accident in Louisiana attributed to drunk driver
A deadly crash in Walker has resulted in the death of a 19-year-old man, according to local news sources. Louisiana State Police responded to the fatal accident in the early morning of Dec. 28. The driver believed responsible is accused of drunk driving, and has been...