The majority of motorists across Louisiana and the rest of the nation abstain from driving under the influence of alcohol. However, drunk driving remains a serious problem on roadways across the United States. Alcohol has a substantial effect on judgment and driving...
Year: 2021
What are red flags in insurance negotiations?
While dealing with injuries and damage to your vehicle that you have suffered from a car wreck, you will probably also struggle with receiving compensation. You know that another driver’s negligence is responsible for your accident. Unfortunately, that does not mean...
A look at the prevalence of truck accident injuries and deaths
If you find yourself involved in a large truck crash, you could become seriously hurt or even lose your life. Sadly, these accidents happen too often and it is important to recognize how prevalent fatal truck collisions are. Moreover, truck drivers who cause deadly...
Impaired driving and traffic accidents
You face countless hazards on the road, whether you become involved in a collision due to inclement weather, poor visibility, traffic congestion or a distracted driver who causes a crash. Unfortunately, many accidents occur as a result of drug use. Both legal and...
How can I ensure other motorists see me on my motorcycle?
In many accidents between motorcycles and passenger vehicles, the person driving the vehicle states that they did not see the person on the motorcycle. While this is likely true in many situations, it does not make a difference to the motorcyclist who may have...
Aggressive driving plus speeding equals serious injuries
There is a common belief that staying within 10 miles per hour over the limit is not truly speeding. That kind of thinking can get you a speeding ticket, and in most states, fines double in work zones. Aggressive driving will get you a ticket, too, and is much more...
Truck accident kills Claiborne Parish man
It may be easy for many people in Louisiana to feel intimated by the massive semi-trucks and tractor-trailers they see on the state's roads and highways. Yet those feelings are often mitigated by the assumption that those driving them are highly skilled and familiar...
Strategies auto insurers use to make lowball offers
You found yourself involved in a Louisiana car crash, and now you are wondering whether you are going to be able to cover your medical care and related expenses. You may turn to your insurer to pay your claim and help you move forward. However, you would be wise to...
What can you expect from a skull fracture?
If you suffered a skull fracture due to an accident, you may have catastrophic medical bills. According to Healthline, skull fractures include any break to the cranial bone. When it comes to skull fractures, there are a variety of types and symptoms to alert you to...
Why are drunk drivers so dangerous?
The legal blood alcohol concentration limit for drivers may not seem like much. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration explains that the weight of the alcohol in a driver's blood cannot exceed 0.08 grams per deciliter of blood. Yet this is more than enough...