Drivers in Louisiana, whether young or old, should make sure that they are prioritizing safety by owning the safest possible vehicle that their income can purchase for them. The reason is that according to a recent study, the two age groups with the highest risk for a...
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Month: September 2020
Two 18-wheelers collide, shutting down I-10 East in Iberville
Our city is hub for travel across the south, and as a result, 18-wheelers liter our roadways. These extremely large vehicles pose special risks to everyone on the roads because they are substantially larger than everything else on the roads, towering over all other...
Considerate driving could save the lives of motorcyclists
As the warm days of summer decline, bikers take to the roads for one last seasonal trip along Louisiana's scenic roadways. Though these smaller vehicles have a reputation for daredevil drivers and reckless maneuvers, much of a motorcycle’s danger comes from other...
Have you been seriously injured riding a rented e-bike?
Whether you rent one from a shop or a bike-sharing concern, pedal-assisted electronic bikes are all the rage. According to industry statistics, e-bike sales jumped 70% this summer, with rentals experiencing a similar increase. Unfortunately, British television...
Head-on collision in Zachary kills two, injures two
Head-on collisions share a mysterious element that generally is not present in other accident scenarios: how did the wrong-way vehicle end up in the wrong lane? Sometimes, the answer to this question is obvious, and sometimes, finding the answer can require several...
Dangerous airbags are still on the road
People in Baton Rouge may remember the major recall of Takata airbags in the early 2000s. Around 63 million of the dangerous airbags were recalled after they ruptured, causing serious injuries and fatalities. However, millions of vehicles on the road still contain...
The serious nature of femur fractures
Many car crashes in Louisiana end in femur fractures, especially among pedestrians and motorcyclists. The femur, or thighbone, is the strongest bone in the body and thus takes a lot of force to be broken. When it is, it can have life-threatening effects like blood...
Distracted driving survey reveals disturbing trends
Most drivers in Louisiana and across the United States consider themselves to be safe drivers, yet these same drivers will think nothing about distracting themselves behind the wheel. This is just one of the concerning trends that a recent survey has revealed....
Driver assistance systems can benefit truck drivers
It’s getting harder for truck drivers to safely navigate the roads of Louisiana and the nation due to the greater number of distracted motorists out there. Still, drivers can reduce the risk for a collision through safety technology. The benefits of ADAS and AEB...