Owning a motorcycle can be exciting. Riders may take their bike out on a nice day to commute to work or even take a long ride with other bikers. Regardless of the reason for getting on a motorcycle, it is clear that riding one presents some dangers. For example, not...
Year: 2017
Regulations seek to address fatigued truck driving
Drivers in Louisiana frequently share the roads with large commercial trucks. Whether it is the middle of the day or the middle of the night, semi-truck and tractor-trailer trucks can be seen traveling long and short distances across the state. A major concern...
Helping clients recover a favorable award following a truck crash
Large commercial trucks maintain an important role in society. Any motorist in Louisiana can attest that it is fairly common to share the roads with semi-trucks and tractor-trailer trucks. While it is commonplace to see these massive vehicles on the roadways, this...
Proceed with caution on the roads during the Fourth of July
Throughout the United States, including the Baton Rouge, Louisiana area, people love to celebrate their Fourth of July holiday. For some, it could be as simple as taking the family out to watch the parade or fireworks. For others, it means firing up the grill and...
Summer travel and truck accidents
Are you planning to hit the road this summer? Are you excited about traveling to and from your destination via car?While millions upon millions of people will embark on a road trip in the months to come, some will never make it to their destination because of a motor...
Parents are often to blame for car accident deaths to children
We all know that car accidents can be serious, but how often do serious car accidents affect children? The answer may be more alarming than you may have expected.When we strap our kids into our car and head out on the roads, the last thing on our minds is the...
What to do following a commercial vehicle accident
No one expects to get into an accident when they hop in their car and head out on the roads. But accidents happen, often causing damage, injuries and even deaths every day in the United States. While one can never predict if or when they will be in an accident, it can...
With summer nearly here, look out for motorcycles
The unofficial beginning of summer for many Americans, Memorial Day weekend, has come and gone, indicating that summer is officially right around the corner. As the weather continues to warm and more people take time off to enjoy themselves, motorcycle enthusiasts...
Truck accidents kill thousands of Americans each year
While we often see and share the roads with large trucks, it is often overlooked how dangerous trucks can be. Significantly larger than typical cars, they pose much larger risks for severe, catastrophic or even deadly results when involved in an accident. A truck can...
Boating accidents lead to hundreds of deaths each year
While all Americans are aware of the dangers of driving while intoxicated on the roads, it is also worth taking into consideration that boating accidents claim hundreds of lives and injure thousands throughout the United States, including victims from the Baton Rouge...