Buses and large trucks are a common sight on Louisiana roads. However, if not handled with care, they can cause fatal accidents.According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, in 2017 4,889 buses and large trucks were involved in deadly motor vehicle...
Year: 2019
Texting and driving persists, despite known dangers
Most states, including Louisiana, have taken steps to reduce the number of drivers distracted by their cellphones by enacting bans on some or all cellphone use while behind the wheel.Are these laws effective when it comes to reducing the number of car accidents caused...
Police ramp up efforts to combat drunk driving
The winter holiday season is here, and people across Louisiana will be going to parties and celebrations throughout the month of December and into the New Year. It is not at all unusual for people to have a drink or two as part of these festivities, and most people...
Can you avoid a wrong-way driver?
Wrong-way drivers are terrifying. They're often intoxicated or under the influence of drugs. They come toward you at a speed that seems nearly impossible, in a place they should never be. You have maybe a split second to react. A crash carries a very high chance of...
Legal protections for motorcycle accident victims
Though motorcycle riders have the same rights and privileges on the roadways as other drivers and vehicles, other drivers do not always behave as though they do. Too often other drivers are negligent, careless or inattentive when it comes to motorcycles which can lead...
Who is liable for a truck accident?
One question that may be at the forefront of victims' minds following a truck accident is who is liable for the accident and the damages they have suffered. This is an important question for victims following a truck accident.Victims may have many questions after...
Victims may have questions about truck accidents
Truck accidents can have alarming consequences for victims and their families. The legal system understands this unfortunate reality and provides legal options to help victims of truck accidents.Truck accident victims may be able to recover compensation for their...
How serious of a problem is driver fatigue?
Driver fatigue can be a serious problem on the roadways. Legal resources are available to help victims who are harmed, which is why victims should get answers to their legal questions. Driver fatigue, or drowsy driving, is a serious danger on roadways throughout the...
4 out of 10 accident victims have PTSD
Simply surviving a car accident does not mean that you can quickly put the incident behind you. It's a very traumatic experience. It may be the most frightening thing that has ever happened in your life. That takes a mental and emotional toll, as well. It's not just a...
One of the biggest threats to motorcyclists: Other drivers
Every motorcyclist knows about the risks they face. They must learn about these risks and how to minimize them as part of the process of earning a motorcycle driver's license in Louisiana. With that in mind, good motorcyclists know how to watch out for slick roadways,...