Drunk driving incidents can technically happen at any time. People on their way to a first-shift job might encounter a drunk driver headed home after an all-night bender. Motorists simply do not know when they may cross paths with an intoxicated driver. However,...
A car accident with injuries can be overwhelming, particularly when dealing with mounting medical bills and lost wages. A successful accident claim can help you manage the aftermath of the crash, providing compensation to make ends meet during your recovery and for...
While traffic laws differ in every state, some rules are standard. It is illegal to drive after drinking a significant amount of alcohol in every jurisdiction across the United States. State statutes generally enforce a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit of...
When people talk about high-risk places to drive or walk, parking lots are unlikely to be the first location discussed. After all, people generally drive at relatively low speeds in parking lots. Even during busy times, everyone there is aware that there may be...
You might think a minor fender-bender at 15 mph won't cause serious harm. After all, your car barely shows damage, and you feel fine right after the crash. However, low-speed collisions can still lead to serious injuries—including ones that might not show signs of...
Motor vehicle collisions are one of the leading causes of both injury and death in Louisiana. People of all ages get hurt in car crashes, and some people die because of the injuries they sustain. Crashes can occur for a broad range of different reasons, many of which...
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...