Drivers can only drive safely if they’re well-rested and can focus on driving. Fatigued driving claims hundreds of lives each year, and each one of those deaths could have been prevented if the driver had gotten rest before getting behind the wheel. Many people don’t...
Some crashes make it impossible to drive on afterward. Either you or your vehicle is in such a bad state that it is literally not possible. Nevertheless, there are many crashes where things are less clear and a driver might believe it is OK to get back in the vehicle...
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...
The process of establishing who is at fault for a crash is very important. Liability rules make those who break the law or behave negligently responsible for the property damage losses and injuries caused by their conduct. Depending on the type of crash that occurs,...
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...
Traffic in New Orleans can be very heavy at certain times of day. Even with many people choosing to walk, bike or take public transportation, busy roads may find themselves locked down in traffic jams during the afternoon rush hour or when the weather is particularly...
There is so much to do to prepare for the holidays. And, when you think you are done, you suddenly realize you forgot a much-needed ingredient for your famous Natchitoches meat pie. You decide to make a quick run to Rouses, not realizing revelers have extended happy...
When discussing vehicle safety, people’s focus often centers on drivers and front-seat passengers. However, backseat passengers are not immune to sustaining injuries as a result of a car accident. Despite the common belief that the backseat is inherently safer,...
Did you know that diabetes can affect more than just your blood sugar? It could also impact your vision, potentially leading to dangerous driving situations. Understanding how diabetes-related vision problems could contribute to car accidents and what you can do to...