Spinal cord injuries affect you physically, mentally and emotionally and all those tolls result in financial costs. Surgery and rehabilitation take weeks and even months of hospital stays. Physical paralysis may result in longer periods as you adjust to a new normal...
Motorcycle Accidents
Should you be concerned about making left turns?
As a motorcyclist, you understand that sharing the road with cars puts you at greater danger than it does your other motorist counterparts. This includes your risks for left turns. While left turns tend to be more dangerous for everyone than right turns, they can...
Can the right clothing protect you in a motorcycle accident?
Riding your motorcycle through Louisiana allows you to experience the state from a different perspective. Acknowledging the risks of having less protection can help you prepare for a safe ride. One thing to consider is the type of clothing you wear. Selecting...
How can you avoid motorcycle accidents?
As fun and freeing as motorcycles are, riders do face more risks. Motorcycles lack the protection of passenger vehicles, which means riders can experience substantial injuries during a crash. Depending on the circumstances, these injuries can be fatal. While drivers...
What are some unique factors in motorcycle crashes?
While drivers often discuss the sources of car and truck accidents, the factors that lead to motorcycle crashes may go unnoticed. Whether it is on a back road or a highway, many unique factors make these vehicles less protected and more at risk for accidents. Vehicle...
Distracted driving remains a deadly issue on U.S. roads
Even careful, conscientious drivers may find themselves endangered on the road when other motorists are not paying attention. Unfortunately, from eating or drinking to handling mobile devices, all too often U.S. drivers overestimate their ability to multi-task behind...
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...
What are the signs of traumatic brain injury?
After suffering from a motorcycle crash, you will likely not walk away without injury. This is unfortunately true even if you wear all the proper clothing and safety gear, and abide by the speed laws in your area. Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are among the most...
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...
Motorcyclists should watch for distracted drivers behind them
As a motorcyclist, you spend most of your time watching the traffic ahead of you, beside you and coming your way. The biggest threat from distracted driving seems to be a driver who begins drifting into your lane from the oncoming lanes or someone who merges without...