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...
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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...
Are SUVs more dangerous to pedestrians than cars?
Advanced safety features have made car accidents in Louisiana much less deadly than they were several decades ago. However, while cars have made rapid advancements in safety technology, a new study has revealed that SUVs are still lagging behind. The number of...
How truckers and drivers of cars can be mindful of one another
Getting into a crash with a driver operating a vehicle about the same size as your car can be painful or even fatal. And colliding with a commercial truck can lead to extremely unfortunate circumstances too. The majority of fatal truck accidents in 2018 resulted in an...
What to look out for when dealing with insurance companies
If you've suffered from a car accident in Louisiana, you might assume that you'll have to sue the other driver to receive compensation. However, in most cases, you'll end up dealing with the insurance company. If you don't properly weigh your options, you might end up...
Car accident fatalities are decreasing
In 2019, over 38,000 people in Louisiana and the rest of the United States died in car accidents. That's a high figure, but it's actually a decrease from previous years. Throughout the country, multiple states have reported decreases in car accident fatalities. The...
Survey finds what cars are involved in fatalities the most
Drivers in Louisiana may want to pay extra close attention to the road when driving certain makes of vehicles. A survey done by ValuePenguin found that some makes of vehicles are involved in fatal accidents more than other types of cars. Data from the National Highway...