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...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
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...
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...
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 are the main distractions for New Orleans drivers?
By now, everyone in New Orleans has heard about distracted driving. It seems like we can’t go a day without another accident caused by a distracted driver. Although most New Orleans drivers will be involved in at least one car accident during their driving career,...
Collision on I-55 kills two, injures one
The cause of some traffic accidents is obvious. The position and physical condition of the vehicles after the collision, weather conditions or eye witness statements can provide all the information that is required to understand what happened. In other accidents, the...
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...
Drowsy driving a factor in a significant number of car accidents
There are inherent dangers on Louisiana roadways, including distracted driving, driving under the influence and reckless driving. One issue that is also a concern is drowsy driving. Given the statistics stating that around 50% of adult drivers across the nation admit...
An amputation may be necessary after a motor vehicle crash
It may take your brain a minute to realize that the sound of crunching metal and the violent motion of your vehicle mean you were just in an accident. Once your vehicle comes to rest, your instincts tell you to get out as quickly as possible, but when you try to move,...
How to safely share the road with motorcycles
Keeping motorcyclists safe of the roadways should be a priority for drivers. It is helpful for drivers to know how to do that and also helpful for victims of motorcycle accidents to be familiar with the protections available if they have been harmed by a negligent or...


