You need to be extra vigilant at road intersections where two or more roads come together. Data from the Federal Highway Administration points to the increased risk motorists face at road intersections. About a half of all traffic injuries and a significant number of...
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...
Vehicles are getting new developments and safety features every year. In a matter of a few decades, safety features have changed from a harness to resist a crash to detectors that know if you drift out of your lane. As cars become safer and more advanced, it can raise...
Many people consider their car convenient. They have it sitting outside their door, ready to hop in and drive off at a moment’s notice. Yet that instant accessibility can come at a cost to safety. Driving requires your full attention. Yet it takes a little time to...
A car accident can leave you with serious injuries and property damage. If you are involved in a car accident that has been occasioned by another party’s reckless actions, you may file a car accident lawsuit against the at-fault party so you can recover the damages...
After years of dreaming and planning, self-driving cars are finally on the road. While this is very exciting, it may also be cause for concern. Our current roadways were not built with self-driving cars in mind. This means that the potential for accidents is high. So...
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...
Autumn is sometimes a hazardous time to drive. It’s at this time of year that the roads begin to become more dangerous due to falling leaves and rainier days. While New Orleans is unlikely to see frost, snow or sleet, it’s just as much a problem to have cooler...