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Who is liable for injuries when fog causes a major crash? Thick patches of "super fog" rolling onto New Orleans area highways have contributed to two deadly multi-car pileups in the past few weeks. On Nov. 7, a dense cloud of fog and smoke from nearby fires resulted in a fatal crash and serious multiple-car...

Distracted driving is causing thousands of fatal car accidents across the U.S., and the situation is getting worse in states like Louisiana. A new study says Louisiana has some of the most distracted drivers in the country. Since 2019, the number of distraction-related car accidents has increased by 57 percent in Louisiana - from 583...

A concussion can happen even if you didn't hit your head in a car accident. Car accidents in New Orleans and throughout Louisiana can result in a wide range of severe and debilitating injuries, and among the most common are concussions, a form of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Detecting these head injuries after a crash...

Increasing the speed limit results in more car accidents, according to a recent study conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety to determine the impact of increasing or decreasing the speed limit on the number of car crashes. "Our study analyzed before-and-after data on a dozen roadways that raised or lowered posted speed limits...

Statistics show drivers need to do a better job of sharing the road. The fatal bicycle accident rate in New Orleans greatly outpaces that of every other major U.S. city and the nation as a whole, according to a new five-year analysis of traffic accidents. The national average is 2.7 fatal bicycle accidents per 1...

Learn what's behind this troubling trend. The teenage driver fatality rate is a pressing concern with widespread implications for communities nationwide. Recent data from ValuePenguin reveals that from 2011 to 2020, 13,554 teenage drivers died in car accidents. Unfortunately, Louisiana has long grappled with the issue of fatal accidents involving teen drivers, finding itself among...

Drivers are reminded to share the road to avoid causing motorcycle accidents May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about sharing the road with motorcyclists across the United States. In the spring and summer months, more motorcyclists will be hitting the roads, making it crucial to remind everyone about the...

New Orleans motorists reminded to stay focused during Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Distracted driving poses a serious threat to motorists on Louisiana roads, especially in the bustling city of New Orleans. According to Forbes Advisor, distracted driving is a leading cause of approximately 3,000 fatalities per year, equivalent to an average of 9 deaths daily....

Efforts aimed at curbing crashes caused by impaired drivers are critical Impaired driving remains a serious problem in New Orleans and other communities throughout the nation, contributing to almost one-third of all traffic fatalities. Unfortunately, despite years of public awareness campaigns and law enforcement efforts, too many people make the reckless decision to get behind...

Traffic crashes cost the US hundreds of billions in 2019 The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released a report that reveals the extraordinarily high cost of motor vehicle crashes. The report, titled "The Economic and Societal Impact of Motor Vehicle Crashes, 2019", details the expenses incurred in the wake of crashes that in...