Car crashes often cause huge repair bills and sometimes medical bills as well. On top of your injuries and vehicle damage expenses, you may miss out on multiple days or even several weeks of work. A car crash that wasn't even your fault to begin with could cost you...
You always face a certain level of risk from drunk drivers. Even if you don't drink alcohol yourself, someone around you may be impaired and they could make a mistake that causes an accident. For instance, a drunk driver may drift over the centerline or drive the...
Most people eagerly anticipate summer. For many, it’s a more leisurely, laid-back time of year when they take a vacation from work, hit the road and savor a welcome respite from their busy schedules. But with the balmy summertime comes driving hazards that you should...
Anyone who feels tired when driving should pull over and rest before continuing. Yet, few people do, thinking they can push on a little more and reach their destination. The results can be a crash that means they or someone else never make it home. The cause of a...
Drunk driving is a significant risk to people in Louisiana. If you’ve lost someone to a drunk driving accident or been hurt yourself, you know how significant that collision can be and the lasting impact it may have on your life. The Centers for Disease Control and...
Auto accidents could leave Louisiana commuters or pedestrians with severe injuries and high medical costs. Victims may turn to the negligent driver's auto liability coverage to recoup damages. The process might come with challenges, and those who have never worked...
Louisiana motorists might be pleased to learn that, for the second year in a row, traffic fatalities around the country have declined. According to estimates released by the National Safety Council, 38,800 people died in roadway accidents in 2019. This figure...
Louisiana residents may depend on the safety ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration when choosing what car to buy. The agency instituted the 5-star safety rating system in the 1990s, basing it on the New Car Assessment Program that it...
Every year, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance holds a 72-hour inspection spree of commercial motor vehicles called the International Roadcheck. Truckers in Louisiana should know that the 2020 roadcheck is set to take place from May 5 to 7, during which time they...
Many Louisiana motor vehicle accidents happen when a driver runs a red light. One of the most basic aspects of safe driving is understanding that red means stop. Still, many drivers will go through the red signal for a variety of reasons. A strategy that many cities...
