When it comes to pedestrians and traffic rules, there is a common saying that “pedestrians have the right-of-way.” While this is true as far as sidewalks and crosswalks go, there are situations where pedestrians do not have a free pass regarding the rules of the road....
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Month: June 2021
Do road gators cause severe accidents?
Travelers may wish to steer clear of Lousiana swamps if they want to avoid alligators, but any time spent on the road might result in problems with a different gator, the "road gator." No, a road gator is not a unique reptile but an inorganic menace. Road gators are...
2 safety tips that can greatly improve pedestrian safety
Pedestrians in Louisiana are at high risk for both injury and death. In 2019, the most recent year with data available from the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission, there were 122 pedestrian fatalities caused by crashes. Another 1,398 people were injured while walking...
Grass clippings: Serious danger for motorcyclists
Now is the time of year when Louisiana motorcyclists are out in full force. Whether they’re out on the interstates or cruising through neighborhoods, they deserve to be as safe as possible. People who are cutting grass might not realize that they may be inadvertently...
Cognitive distractions and car wrecks
Fatal motor vehicle accidents are a leading cause of accidental death in Louisiana. Many crashes result from distracted driving. Countless people engage in distracted driving from time to time, so it's important to understand how to avoid distractions. How distracted...
Blunt-force trauma abdominal injuries and motorcycle wrecks
One of the most dangerous types of injuries that someone may suffer in a crash is blunt-force trauma to their abdomen. Any incident resulting in such an injury may cause patients internal organ damage and hemorrhages, both of which can put their lives in peril. Data...