Many people involved in truck accidents experience injuries that require urgent medical care. If you are ever in a truck accident in Louisiana, here's what you should know about what to do next. Stop and call the police If you are involved in a truck accident, you...
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How can a typical driver avoid an accident with an 18-wheeler?
Throughout Louisiana, many drivers operate commercial trucks on busy highways. Because big trucks have risks, there are safety guidelines and regular inspections for the 18-wheeler industry. In September, nationwide road check procedures uncovered many violations, and...
Understanding comparative fault: a practical example
When residents of Baton Rouge hear about a traffic accident, they often ask who was at fault, expecting a clear, unambiguous answer. Unhappily, that question is not always easily answered, especially if more than one person was at fault. In 1979, the Louisiana...
Speeding has become a concern on the newly expanded I-10
Most Baton Rouge area residents understand the importance of not speeding. Since the spring when many Baton Rouge workers have been working from home, roads around the area have been less busy. With more open spaces to drive, some drivers have found that an invitation...
“Distraction hangover” just as bad as distraction
During your commute in Louisiana, you do your best to avoid distractions. But it's important to know the full range of possible distractions. These can be divided into three categories: manual distractions, which occupy the hands; visual ones, which take the eyes off...
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...
Pedestrian killed by hit-and-run drivers in Baton Rouge
Many Baton Rouge area residents understand the importance of helping others. There are many people who have taken the time to make sure their fellow citizens are OK and if there is anything they can do to help. A recent tragic accident has claimed the life of a woman...
I-10 accident on Mississippi River Bridge
The roads around our fair city are packed with locals, interstate travels and intrastate travelers because our highways are major shipping and travel arteries for the entire U.S. But, this means sharing the road with 18-wheelers, a lot of 18-wheelers. Of course, this...
Recent indictment highlights car accident fraud scheme
There’s no doubt that our roadways are dangerous. While people are often afraid of flying, it is a fact of life that driving is a much more dangerous activity. Unfortunately, what many Louisianans may not realize is that this danger is heightened by insurance...
Special considerations regarding child pedestrian accident victims
Pedestrian accidents are devastating and can leave victims with serious injuries. Some pedestrian accidents result in fatalities and victims’ families are left to cope with the pain of living without them. Pedestrian accidents happen in Louisiana and impact...