Distracted driving is a serious issue in Louisiana and nationwide. According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA), the chance of a motor vehicle accident doubles if a motorist takes stops paying attention to the road for more than two...
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Year: 2018
Fatal accidents involving semi-trucks are on the rise
Most semi-truck drivers in Louisiana take care to handle their vehicles safely. Unfortunately, there will always be truckers who, in an effort to make as many deliveries as quickly as possible, will drive recklessly. This is a danger to everyone on the road, and it...
Louisiana motorists must practice motorcycle awareness
When the sun is shining, and the autumn temperatures are pleasant, that is enough of a reason for motorcyclists to take a ride. However, riding a motorcycle is not without its risks. Of course, motorcyclists can wear helmets and carefully follow the rules of the road...
CDC guidelines for brain injuries in children updated
Playing youth sports, such as football, soccer or hockey, can foster teamwork, perseverance and good sportsmanship in kids. Unfortunately, these sports are not without their risks and some physicians report seeing a significant number of traumatic brain injuries in...
Was the driver who hit you using a smartphone at the time?
Drivers everywhere have a responsibility to pay attention to their surroundings. The advancement of technology has made it all too alluring for some drivers to use their phones while driving, in spite of the passing of laws to deter this habit.The use of technology...
Burn injuries can cause physical and emotional damage
Burns are fairly common injuries, that most Louisianans have experienced at one time or another. Burn injuries are classified in four ways: first-degree, second-degree, third-degree and fourth-degree. Most people have suffered at least one first-degree burn in their...
Louisiana ranks third in states with the most dangerous drivers
Deaths on U.S. roads are increasing. While a traffic fatality can occur in any state in the nation, according to a report based on information from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, some states are more dangerous to drive in than others. The report...
Who is permitted to bring a wrongful death suit in Louisiana?
In our state, if an individual dies due to the negligence or recklessness of another (who is ultimately at fault for the death), and that individual's survivors suffered damages as a result of the death, they may wish to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit. However, not...
Louisiana motorists must practice motorcycle awareness
Some residents may view motorcyclists as reckless risk-takers, but in reality, most motorcyclists are responsible and just want to get from Point A to Point B safely. Unfortunately, if a motorcyclist is in a crash, the laws of physics are not on their side. Therefore,...
4 ways to collect evidence after a truck accident
Due to their size, truck accidents are far more likely to result in fatalities than collisions between two vehicles of the same size. Louisiana State Police had to contend with one such catastrophe after a garbage truck struck a pickup truck, killing the...