Cars might be built to go fast, but that does not mean it is safe to travel above the posted speed limit. Unfortunately, many drivers in Louisiana seem to think that speeding is the only appropriate way to get from Point A to Point B. This kind of behavior puts you...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Fatal hit-and-run car accident in Seventh Ward
While the roadways are less congested than usual during these trying times, it is important to remember that they are still dangerous. This danger is especially heightened for pedestrians because they have no protection from impacts with vehicles. This means that...
Distracted driving remains a serious threat
For years, safety advocates have warned drivers about the dangers of using cellphones while driving. Louisiana has enacted laws meant to discourage distracted driving. The state prohibits drivers from reading, writing or sending messages on digital devices, nor may...
It is possible to avoid a head-on collision
Most people would agree that one of the most frightening things you can experience on the road is a vehicle coming straight at you in your lane. When the news media reports on head-on collisions, there is usually at least one person who died or suffered severe and...
“Drowsy driving” is an underrated danger on the roads
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...
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...
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...
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...


