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...
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...