People driving their own vehicles for personal reasons have always had to share the road with professionals. Semi-trucks, buses and a host of other commercial vehicles use the same roads as passenger vehicles. Larger cities have long had fleets of taxis on the road....
Crashes between semi-trucks and passenger vehicles have the potential to cause devastating injuries to the people in the smaller vehicles. Many of these collisions are the result of mistakes on the part of the commercial driver or bad practices on the part of their...
It will be the conditions on the road and the direction that drivers travel prior to a crash that influence the kind of collision that occurs. Directional forces are usually the primary consideration, but sometimes the type of vehicles involved plays a role as well. ...
It goes without saying that people should avoid getting behind the wheel after having consumed alcohol. Yet many may question exactly how long one should wait until it is safe for them to get behind the wheel again. The answer to this question may be difficult to...
As the world becomes increasingly focused on ways to get things done faster, more efficiently and with less physical output from consumers, innovative ways of transporting necessities are becoming commonplace. In Louisiana, one may notice an increase in contracted...
Every motor vehicle accident in Louisiana is a bad one. Even if it is just a minor scrape or a fender bender, it creates an inconvenience for the parties involved and may decrease the value of the car. Of all the many accidents drivers fear, however, commercial...
When you approach a big commercial truck on a New Orleans road, it is natural to be a little concerned about getting close to such a large vehicle. Many motorists try to stay away from big trucks for fear that the truck may swerve into their lane. However, ExtremeTech...
Traffic wrecks occur in all sorts of ways, and some are especially unexpected. For example, someone may rent a limousine to celebrate a wedding, a recent graduation or a prom. While this is supposed to be a memorable time in an unforgettable vehicle, some people find...
On the road, there are many risk factors that threaten the lives of drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians. Sometimes, less common risks, such as a negligent garbage truck driver, can be especially concerning. On the other hand, the reckless actions of someone else,...
Amtrak has experienced a number of accidents over the last few months, and people in Louisiana are wondering why. At , we are extremely concerned about accidents involving commercial transportation as they can result in major injuries. The...