Many people were affected by the recent mass casualty pileup on the elevated section of I-55 between Manchac and Ruddock that occurred on Monday, Oct. 23. At least eight people died and another 63 suffered injuries in the series of crashes that involved at least 168...
If you own a motorcycle, you’ve probably heard the phrase “loud pipes save lives” a time or two already – and maybe you’ve even repeated it a few times yourself. It does make a certain amount of sense to think that a loud exhaust system can provide additional safety...
A daily commute is just part of the grind for the average professional. They have to spend hours every week getting to and from their job. Most people view their commute as a boring daily obligation rather than a very real source of personal injury risk. Yet, a recent...
Traffic laws apply to every moment of someone's travels. There are rules about what makes a vehicle legal to drive on Louisiana roads and who can lawfully operate a vehicle in public. People need to register their vehicles and carry insurance, and they need to...
If you suffer a brain injury in a car accident, it can have serious ramifications right away. Many people will lose consciousness. They may lose physical skills. There may be a lot of mental fog, or they may not be able to make the cognitive connections they used to...
One of the surprising facts you’ll discover when investigating car accidents is that the most serious crashes occur at night. Despite the roads being less active at night, approximately 50% of serious car accidents and fatalities occur after dark. There are higher...
One of the advantages of living in New Orleans is that cycling is pleasant all year round. Other parts of the country have a harsher winter climate, making it less so. Your biggest problem will be the lack of light, but you still have more daylight hours than northern...
When you turn left, you are turning against traffic. The turn takes you into the path of oncoming cars and creates a dangerous situation. In fact, it's estimated that around 61% of all accidents in the U.S. involve a left-hand turn in some way. While left-hand turns...
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...