Spinal cord injuries affect you physically, mentally and emotionally and all those tolls result in financial costs. Surgery and rehabilitation take weeks and even months of hospital stays. Physical paralysis may result in longer periods as you adjust to a new normal...
Drowsiness can impact any driver no matter what their age, skill level, experience, occupation or type of vehicle is. This means that even - or perhaps especially - professional truck drivers end up impacted. However, the levels of danger related to drowsy driving can...
As a motorcyclist, you understand that sharing the road with cars puts you at greater danger than it does your other motorist counterparts. This includes your risks for left turns. While left turns tend to be more dangerous for everyone than right turns, they can...
Riding your motorcycle through Louisiana allows you to experience the state from a different perspective. Acknowledging the risks of having less protection can help you prepare for a safe ride. One thing to consider is the type of clothing you wear. Selecting...
You may have heard that driving while tired is just as dangerous as driving under the influence of alcohol. Neither situation is ideal, of course, but what are the risks of each? Is drowsy driving just as bad as drunk driving in Louisiana? Legally, no Although it is...
Unfortunately, flaming car crashes are not just an invention of Hollywood. They can and do happen, though not at as high a frequency as other types of crashes. For those who end up involved in a car crash with fire, they suffer from a high rate of possible burns. In...
No matter if you are driving by yourself or with multiple passengers, you will likely encounter a situation where distractions can put you in danger. Dealing with these incidents allows you to stay safe at high speeds and on new or different roads. Noticing how people...
A collision with a tractor-trailer is likely to change your life either temporarily or permanently. Unfortunately, though, commercial truck accidents continue to be alarmingly common on roadways across the country. In fact, according to the Federal Motor Carrier...
Auto accidents can cause a variety of injuries, but few are as elusive to diagnose as whiplash. The Mayo Clinic notes that many rear-end vehicle collisions cause whiplash, although any sudden jolt during such an impact may result in this injury. Learning to identify...
As fun and freeing as motorcycles are, riders do face more risks. Motorcycles lack the protection of passenger vehicles, which means riders can experience substantial injuries during a crash. Depending on the circumstances, these injuries can be fatal. While drivers...
