Have you ever seen a car going the wrong way down the highway? It's a terrifying sight, even if it's not in your lane when it happens. You know instantly that something is very wrong and that a lot of people are in significant danger.
Most wrong-way crashes involve alcohol
6 deadly decisions people make on the road
The National Safety Council strongly supports defensive driving, noting that it can prevent accidents and save lives. They believe that drivers should focus on constant awareness so that they can react quickly to hazards and keep their distance from dangerous drivers.
Woman dies in Baton Rouge accident
An 81-year-old woman died after a recent car accident in the Baton Rouge area.
Vehicle safety systems cause unsafe distractions
New technologies that were intended to make driving safer present a dangerous irony. These systems are increasing the risks of car accidents, according to a AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety study.
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.
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.
What can car accident victims do about whiplash injuries?
Whiplash injuries are one of the most common types of injuries car accident victims can suffer in a car accident. Just because they are common injuries does not mean they are not serious, however, and are not an injury that car accident victims may find themselves needing help with.
Damages can help injured car accident victims
Unfortunately, car accident victims can suffer from a variety of serious injuries and may require help with their physical, financial and emotional damages. A personal injury claim can help them with those damages so they get the help they need with their medical expenses, lost wages and pain and suffering damages.
Statewide effort focuses on distracted driving in school zones
Local authorities in Louisiana are joining the effort named "Back to School Distracted Driving Enforcement Campaign." The campaign is intended to raise awareness of Louisiana's ban on handheld cell phones in school zones. Using a cell phone in a school zone in Louisiana is illegal unless the phone can be used with a hands-free setting. Authorities note there are significant dangers associated with using a cell phone while driving.
Economic and noneconomic damages to help car accident victims
When a car, truck or motorcycle accident has resulted in injuries and harm to victims and their families, it may be possible for injured victims and their families to pursue damages from the negligent driver responsible for causing their accident and for the injuries and harm they have suffered. It is also beneficial for car accident victims and their families to be familiar with the different types of damages they may be able to recover.
