Motorcyclists lack the protective barriers found in passenger vehicles, leaving riders vulnerable to severe injuries or death in motorcycle accidents. Without steel walls or airbags, the consequences of a motorcycle accident can be catastrophic. Indeed, a single careless maneuver by a vehicle driver can result in a motorcycle accident that alters a biker's life forever....
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Combating Distracted Driving: Focus on Being a Safe Driver
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Distracted driving has emerged as a significant concern on Louisiana roads, posing a serious risk to motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists alike. It includes any activity that shifts attention away from driving to something else. Common distractions include using a cell phone, eating, and managing a navigation system. You see...
Read MoreCommon Brain Injuries From Slip and Fall Accidents
Slip and fall accidents in New Orleans often occur in grocery stores, malls, apartment complexes, and job sites. Victims often suffer brain injuries by hitting the ground or other hard surfaces. This can lead to potential long-term complications, including behavioral changes, personality shifts, emotional disturbances, and cognitive difficulties. Seeking legal help is essential If you...
Read MoreNew Research Highlights Front Crash Prevention Gaps
Front crash prevention systems are not foolproof. Recent research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has revealed key insights into the performance of front crash prevention systems. These systems play a crucial role in reducing car accidents, particularly rear-end collisions. However, IIHS studies have uncovered a notable disparity in their effectiveness across different...
Read MoreSome Common Sense Fixes For Bad Driving Habits
Tips to be a safer driver and prevent car accidents. Drivers with bad habits – dangerous habits – are out on the roads every day. These are the drivers who ignore speed limits and get into road rage incidents. Drivers who have had too much to drink or who are distracted when behind the wheel,...
Read MoreHoliday Period Sees Surge in Impaired Driving Crashes
While the holiday season in New Orleans brings joy and festivities, it also carries an increased risk on the road due to the prevalence of drunk drivers causing serious and fatal car accidents. "The year-end holiday period from Thanksgiving through New Year's is always one of the most dangerous times on U.S. roads and highways,"...
Read MoreSuper Fog Causes 160-Car Pileup, Fatal Crashes in New Orleans
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...
Read MoreLouisiana Ranked 2nd Worst State for Distracted Driving
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...
Read MoreWarning Signs of a Concussion After a Car Accident
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...
Read MoreAAA Study Shows Raising Speed Limits Can Increase Crashes
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...
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