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...
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How deadly are pedestrian accidents?
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...
How does comparative negligence affect motorcycle accidents?
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...
Louisiana motorcyclist killed by wrong-way driver
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 accident aftermath tips
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...
Roadway dangers that put motorcyclists at risk
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...
Sobering statistics on motorcycle accidents
Motorcycles are fun vehicles that many Louisiana residents use for both transportation and pleasure. For some, motorcycles symbolize freedom and adventure. For others, motorcycles are efficient means of getting where they need to go. Despite their popularity,...
Basics about personal injury lawsuits based on car accidents
Many of our readers in Louisiana may know someone who has been involved in a so-called “fender-bender” – or maybe they have been in such a crash themselves. Car accidents are, after all, quite common in America. However, the reality is that some car accidents are much...
How drivers car and truckers 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. Majority of fatal truck accidents in 2018 resulted in an...
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...