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...
For drivers, distractions on the road pose one of the biggest potential risks. Just one second of distraction could mean the difference between avoiding a potential danger and getting into a crash. Though many distractions have a well-earned reputation for their...
Odds are that you classify as an "at-will employee" like most other Americans. This means that your employer could choose to terminate your employment if you can not work after an automobile accident. Even after openly communicating with your employer about a violent...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 14% of all traumatic brain injuries result from motor vehicle accidents. A TBI can range from mild to severe. There are several different types of brain injuries and different ways of...
Your ability to hear sounds clearly may be something you take for granted. Still, from your job to your hobbies, you use your ears for virtually everything you do. If you suddenly cannot hear well, your quality of life is likely to suffer immeasurably. Car accidents...
Of the many types of dangerous distracted driving behaviors out there, texting while driving often gets a reputation for being one of the riskiest. But where does this reputation come from? And is it deserved? Unfortunately, in the case of the latter question, many...
