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...
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Eating behind the wheel is more dangerous than you think
There are all kinds of distractions that take your mind off what you’re doing, and eating behind the wheel is one of them. When someone eats behind the wheel, they may take their hands off the wheel to unwrap a sandwich, pick up a drink or try to clean up a spill....
Preventing hydroplaning to avoid car accidents
Storms in Louisiana are often severe, and it is not unusual for an inch of rain to fall in less than an hour. When this happens, roads may not drain properly and the water that builds up can cause hydroplaning. This occurs when water accumulates in front of a tire’s...
Helmet and bike cameras can help cyclists avoid injury and seek accountability if they are injured
If you’re dealing with the aftermath of a bicycle crash with a car or any incident on your bike where you were injured by someone else, you may be wishing you had a video to help prove your side of the case. That’s where helmet and bike cameras can prove very useful....
Consumer Reports “easily” tricks Tesla car into driving – with no driver
Reports of a fiery, fatal Tesla crash swept through Baton Rouge news a few days ago. There were apparently two men inside the electric vehicle, though neither was in the driver’s seat when the 2019 Model S veered off a road near Spring, Texas, hit a tree and burst...
Which pedestrians are more at risk to be involved in an accident?
There's always the risk of pedestrian accidents in Louisiana when pedestrians and drivers share the road. The pedestrians who are most at risk of an accident include children, senior citizens and anyone who is intoxicated. Those who spend time on bikes can also get...
Are SUVS more dangerous for pedestrians?
Studies show that SUVs are more prone to killing pedestrians compared to sedans in Louisiana and throughout the United States. SUVs, pickup trucks and passenger vans are more often responsible for fatalities due to their larger size. The front profile of SUVs is...
How to stay safe while on your bike
As a general rule, you are allowed to ride your bike on roads throughout Louisiana. However, it's important that you take extra precautions if you are going to be sharing a lane with cars, trucks or other vehicles. This is because you'll have far less protection than...
How fast is too fast and thus dangerous?
Speeding brings with it the chance for a collision, and collisions come with the potential for injuries. Louisiana motorists might not always pay attention to how fast they drive,, however. Drifting above the speed limit may be a common problem, but scores of drivers...
What are the most frequent causes of car accidents?
Researchers have conducted multiple studies to determine the most frequent causes of car accidents in Louisiana and throughout the United States. Ultimately, it comes down to one major issue: not paying attention to the road. While this practice puts thousands of...