Vehicles are getting new developments and safety features every year. In a matter of a few decades, safety features have changed from a harness to resist a crash to detectors that know if you drift out of your lane. As cars become safer and more advanced, it can raise...
Many people consider their car convenient. They have it sitting outside their door, ready to hop in and drive off at a moment’s notice. Yet that instant accessibility can come at a cost to safety. Driving requires your full attention. Yet it takes a little time to...
A car accident can leave you with serious injuries and property damage. If you are involved in a car accident that has been occasioned by another party’s reckless actions, you may file a car accident lawsuit against the at-fault party so you can recover the damages...
After years of dreaming and planning, self-driving cars are finally on the road. While this is very exciting, it may also be cause for concern. Our current roadways were not built with self-driving cars in mind. This means that the potential for accidents is high. So...
Autumn is sometimes a hazardous time to drive. It’s at this time of year that the roads begin to become more dangerous due to falling leaves and rainier days. While New Orleans is unlikely to see frost, snow or sleet, it’s just as much a problem to have cooler...
For most people, distracted driving means texting at the wheel. Using a mobile phone while driving is unquestionably dangerous, but it is far from the only kind of distraction that affects safety. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recognize...
Unlike drinking and driving, having a medical emergency while driving is not a choice. Nobody plans to suffer a heart attack or stroke while driving. But that does not necessarily mean that someone who gets into a serious car accident after a sudden medical incident...
It’s no mystery that drinking and driving has its fair share of dangers. When a good amount of alcohol runs through one’s bloodstream it can impact coordination and judgement. As such, alcohol consumption prior to going behind the wheel may increase the chance of...
New Orleans is a city with a significant amount of pedestrian traffic, including both locals and tourists. With so many people walking as a mode of transportation, it is especially important for drivers to be on the lookout to avoid hitting someone. But what if no one...
The aftermath of a car accident can be a trying time. With emotions and adrenaline still pretty high, making decisions on what to do next can feel like the last thing you want to do. Understanding the basics of car accidents is something that anyone will benefit from....