Motor Vehicle Accidents

Louisiana has several laws against distracted driving, which cover more than sending and reading text messages while driving. Using cellphones or other electronic devices while driving through a school zone is illegal. Although adults can use hands-free devices...

Louisiana researchers are noticing a new epidemic when it comes to vehicle accidents. This is the act of being tired behind the wheel, commonly referred to as fatigued driving or drowsy driving. All of these terms refer to drivers who are lacking sleep and are unable...

Electric scooter usage is growing as rapidly as e-scooter riders get from Point A to Point B in crowded urban areas. From the time e-scooters were made publicly available nationally in 2017, rides rose in two short years from zero to 88 million. Baton Rouge rise In...

More pedestrians are losing their lives to car accidents in Louisiana and other states. Ironically, the rise in pedestrian deaths happens when numbers for traffic fatalities as a whole are on the decline. And some cities have shown they are more dangerous for...

Traffic fatalities in Louisiana and throughout the country have been declining over the past few decades, but the number of motorists who die each year is still a cause for concern. Individuals who lose loved ones due to traffic accidents may find it possible to...

Car accidents do not always involve collisions between vehicles. Pedestrians may find themselves hit by a car with the results involving serious physical injuries. Pedestrians in Louisiana could find themselves at risk for an accident anywhere they come close to...

A motorcycle accident in Louisana could potentially leave the victim disabled or paralyzed for life. However, the other party might argue that the motorcyclist didn't take their personal responsibilities seriously, making them partially to blame for their injuries. If...

Law enforcement officials in Louisiana say that a wrong-way driver caused an accident on the evening of Jan. 2 that claimed the life of a 29-year-old man. Deputies from the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office have arrested a 49-year-old man in connection with the fatal...

Motor vehicle accidents in Louisiana are disorienting. Knowing what to do following the accident can be a challenge. Read below for some car accident aftermath tips. Make sure everyone is safe After you experience a motor vehicle accident, check to make sure that you...

Each day, motorcyclists in Louisiana are subjected to dangers that other drivers may not experience. This is largely due to the fact that motorcycles are less stable and less visible than other vehicles. Things like uneven road surfaces, debris and wet pavement may...