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You see them on the road every day in Louisiana – distracted drivers. They are talking on their phones, texting, programing their GPS, etc. What are they not doing? Driving safely by giving their full attention to the road ahead. Here's what you need to know about these dangerous habits. The consequences of distracted driving...

Even the simplest of car accidents can turn into a complex legal case. When it comes to crashes at intersections and Louisiana’s comparative negligence law, the legal implications are multiplied even more. What is the cause of most intersection accidents? In Louisiana, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration statistics show intersection crashes accounted for about 20%...

A car accident lawyer discusses the tricks insurance companies use to avoid paying crash victims Many crash victims don't realize that they have options in the aftermath of a crash. Dealing directly with insurance companies is often frustrating and complicated. While you must report your crash to your own insurance company, it's never a good...

While head-on collisions are typically rare, they are the most catastrophic and deadly types of crashes. That's because the impact of a head-on collision is often the combined speed of two cars traveling in opposite directions. For example, let's say you have two cars traveling in opposite directions at 45 mph. The impact would total...

This year, technology has played a vital role in keeping people connected with friends and loved ones as the pandemic has canceled in-person events. Unfortunately, the use of technology at inappropriate times, such as while driving, has increased as well, with potentially deadly consequences. A recent study by Zendrive analyzed 86,000 collisions across the United...

If you were involved in a car accident, you may have experienced blunt trauma to the head. Perhaps you hit your head on the steering wheel, airbag, dashboard or headrest. You may have experienced violent shaking during a side-impact crash or rollover. This often leads to concussions and mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI), which can...