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...
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Louisiana Ranks 3rd in Percentage of Fatal Car Accidents Caused by Distracted Driving
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....
Read MoreWhat's Being Done to Decrease Impaired Driving Deaths in New Orleans?
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...
Read MoreNHTSA Report Reveals the High Cost of Car Accidents
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...
Read MoreHow To Obtain Traffic Camera Footage of Your New Orleans Car Accident
When you’ve been injured in a crash, obtaining evidence is one of the most critical steps in building your case. If another driver caused your New Orleans car accident, one of the best ways to prove that another driver was at fault involves securing camera footage of your collision. But how do injury victims go...
Read MoreForbes Study Names Louisiana the 9th Most Dangerous State for Drivers
A New Orleans car accident lawyer explains why the state ranks so poorly. Car accidents happen every day across the nation, but there are some states where serious and fatal crashes happen more often than others. Recently, the Forbes Advisor team performed an analysis to find out which states are the safest and most dangerous...
Read MoreAs E-Scooter Use Rises in Popularity, So Do Concerns About Accidents
If you were hurt in a New Orleans e-scooter accident, an attorney can file a claim and fight for the compensation you deserve. E-scooters (electric scooters) are becoming more popular because they make it easier for people to get around, especially in cities like New Orleans. For example, according to federal data reported by Forbes,...
Read MoreLouisiana Has the 7th Most Teenage Driving Fatalities in the US
New research reveals what's causing this disturbing trend Reckless driving in Louisiana clearly doesn't have an age requirement, as the Pelican State recently made the dubious list of the top 10 states with the most teenage driving fatalities in the nation. According to a report by Zutobi, Louisiana had the 7th most teen deaths per...
Read MoreStudy: Better Cellphone Laws Prevent Crashes
Proposed Louisiana Handheld Ban Would Likely Make Our Roads Safer Cellphone bans that aim to reduce distracted driving car accidents seem to be having a positive effect in the states with the strictest rules. A new study of cellphone banning legislation and car accidents found that most states that banned holding a cellphone while driving,...
Read MoreWhat To Do After a Car Accident That’s Not Your Fault
The steps you take after a crash can protect your health and your legal rights. It doesn't matter how good your driving record is. Sometimes there is no getting out of the way of a speeding, distracted, drunk, or otherwise negligent driver. Unfortunately, many people wrongly assume that the claim process should be easy if...
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