Texting and driving is something that anyone can do, from a 16-year-old who just got their license to an 80-year-old who has been driving for decades. It is always dangerous and should always be avoided, regardless of age, experience or any other factors.That said,...
Year: 2020
Can your brain trick you into drunk driving?
Many people head to the bar or to a party, telling themselves that they won't drive drunk. They'll either keep their drinking under control or, if they don't, they'll call an Uber.Then, inevitably, many of them decide that it's safe to drive home when it's really not....
Does a motorcycle helmet really help protect riders from injury?
One common refrain that motorcyclists often hear is that wearing a helmet can protect them from injury. Motorcycles lack a lot of the inherent protections of a car, and their bodies are likely to hit the ground or a vehicle in a crash. Therefore, the helmet is their...
How common do you think car accidents really are?
You can check your local news any day of the week and find stories about car accidents in your area. Some are major, some are minor. But it definitely feels like they happen often.On the other hand, though, do you always feel like they happen to someone else? Maybe...
Why work with an attorney when making an insurance claim?
You never expected to be the victim of a car crash, but now that you have serious injuries from one, you know that you need to take steps to move forward with a claim. You have many medical bills and financial losses to take care of.While you know that you can call...
Does texting etiquette lead to car accidents?
Texting etiquette really seems to depend on who you ask. This can cause stress between people when they look at it very differently.That said, researchers have noticed that people tend to think a lot about just how fast they should respond. Some reports have indicated...
The online shopping surge and commercial drivers
It's no secret that there has been a recent surge in online shopping. It's easier than ever to shop from your phone, and with many companies offering faster and faster shipping, it may even be quicker than finding time in your busy schedule to drive to the store.For...
Will you notice your car accident injuries right away?
If you get into a car accident and you find yourself standing on the side of the road, marveling at the fact that you didn't get hurt, it may be time to question whether you did or not. If you feel fine, does that mean you really are?It doesn't. There are many...
Getting justice after being hit by a drunk driver
No words can describe the pain and suffering that victims of drunk driving accidents go through. In addition to the physical injuries that they need to heal from, victims also have to deal with many painful emotions, from frustration, sadness, grief, and anger toward...
Beware of accidents in road construction zones
Those who regularly drive to or around Baton Rouge often remark that the road construction projects never seem to cease. It's true that there does seem to be a lot of road construction going on in Red Stick at any given season of the year.The good thing is that with...