It’s no secret that distracted driving is a problem, even for professional drivers like those behind the wheel of delivery vans, cargo trucks and big rigs. Could emerging technology in the form of automatic emergency braking (AEB) and forward collision warning systems...
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Why do motorcyclists need to fight hard for injury compensation?
If you ride a motorcycle, you will know the opinion many people have of motorcyclists. Any time there is a motorcycle crash, many people assume the motorcyclist did something wrong. Depending on the style of bike you ride they assume you were either racing, pulling...
Pedestrians face multiple hazards in Louisiana
While many commuters opt to travel by car, bus, motorcycle and other forms of vehicular transport, significant numbers of people choose to get around on foot. There are various benefits to this, including saving money, avoiding the stress of traffic and staying fit...
Car wrecks are down in Louisiana, but fatalities are up
The newest information out of the Center for Analytics and Research in Transportation Safety at Louisiana State University (LSU) brings a mixture of good and bad news for residents of this state. The good news is that there were fewer people injured in motor vehicle...
Drowsy drivers are putting themselves and others at risk
Drowsy driving is a major problem that is putting people at risk every day. Particularly now, as the days get shorter in the winter and more people are driving when it’s dark, drowsiness plays a heavy role in the number of crashes taking place. The National Highway...
Visiting friends for the holidays? Talk about the dog first
You love dogs. In fact, you’ve never met a dog you didn’t like (or one that didn’t like you). It’s almost inconceivable that you could actually be in danger from a bite by a dog that’s known to you. However, that’s exactly what could happen this holiday season while...
Delayed symptoms are possible after a brain injury
A car wreck jars the body, especially when it occurs at high speeds. The violent jerking motion that happens in a crash can fling the body around, which is especially problematic for the head and neck. Because of that fact, it’s possible that a person will suffer a...
The importance of maintaining the headlights on your vehicle
The engine, tires, and brakes on a vehicle are essential to driver comfort and safety. For this reason, vehicle owners generally take special care to ensure that they are maintained. There are also other components of a vehicle, however, that play a key role in driver...
Winter holiday celebrations increase this one driving risk
Children and adults alike look forward to the winter holiday season every year. Family get-togethers and traditions make many people excited about the winter months. Even in the most secular of families, extra time off from school can make the children feel quite...
Are car accidents happening because of hurry sickness?
No matter when you leave the house, do you always have the idea that you're not going to get to your destination on time? Are you always concerned about deadlines and feeling anxious about arriving late? Do you feel very stressed out if you're even a minute or two...