Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, or CRPS, is a common symptom of a car accident that is somewhat mysterious and difficult to diagnose. This condition develops after different types of traumatic injuries, although the pain it causes is far more extensive than that...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Distracted driving can cause serious injury accidents and fatal accidents. Because distracted driving contributes to many car accidents, it is important for victims of distracted drivers to know how they are legally protected. In Louisiana from 2011 to 2015, 192...
All of us face a fair share of distractions throughout the day, but when drivers in New Orleans are distracted behind the wheel the results can be devastating. Car accidents are common enough without having thousands of distracted drivers on the roads in Louisiana and...
Although trucks provide an invaluable service to our economy and thus our everyday lives, they can prove enormously dangerous when improperly driven. The massive size of these rigs can crush passenger vehicles, causing devastation to those inside. Oftentimes, these...
Fatalities involving pedestrians were on the decline at one time, but in recent years, they have increased at an alarming rate. If you enjoy walking for exercise, to save on gas, to avoid having to hunt for a parking space here in New Orleans or for some other reason,...