Louisiana readers know that commercial trucks and semitrailers are larger and heavier than regular passenger vehicles, and they know that this size difference is what makes accidents with these types of vehicles particularly dangerous. There are many reasons why truck...
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration indicates that more than three million people are injured in car accidents annually. Car accidents obviously can't always be avoided. However, it can be helpful to be aware of the most common injuries that occur as a...
A rear-end collision usually occurs when the front end of a vehicle strikes the rear end of another vehicle. Although there may be an automatic assumption that the driver of the rear vehicle may be at fault, there are situations in which the driver of the front...
More than 9 million people visit New Orleans every year to enjoy the sights, sounds and food of this popular tourist destination. With that many people, accidents are bound to happen on occasion.If you or someone you loved was harmed in an accident while vacationing...
Do you know who is to blame if an Uber driver or a ridesharing driver causes an accident? If you or a loved one is injured in an accident caused by a negligent driver, usually that driver or the employer of the driver can be held liable for your losses.However, while...
Automobile accidents can happen in the blink of an eye. If you are in a car crash, stay calm and follow these important steps to protect yourself and any passengers that might be with you. Step 1: Seek medical treatmentIn the time immediately following an accident,...
After a serious accident, one of the most pressing concerns for most accident victims is the money. Who will pay for these medical bills? How will we cover the cost of the lost wages from missing work? These and other questions are common.However, because of the...
In New Orleans and other areas of Louisiana, ride-sharing programs like Uber are becoming increasingly common. Drivers can make extra money and passengers have a more convenient, cost-effective means of transport than they do with taxis.However, there are significant...
For much of the country this time of year, driving in the snow is a major challenge. However, here in New Orleans, snow is not nearly as much of a concern as rain, ice and flooded roads. Learning to drive safely in wet weather is not only a beneficial skill to have;...
Local commuters are probably used to hearing traffic reports mentioning all types of crashes on Louisiana's roadways. Often, these accidents are described in various ways, being simple "fender-benders" without any serious damage to devastating multi-car pileups that...