One of the recommended steps to take after a car accident is checking for injuries. Everyone involved should do this to avoid worsening injuries. But how can you check yourself for injuries? Here is how you can do this: Check for visible injuries The first thing to do...
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...
Not all brain injuries carry the same level of severity. If you hit your head in a car accident, you could suffer a mild concussion. This may lead to a headache, fatigue, dizziness, and other such symptoms. But those symptoms will usually fade over the next 24 hours,...
Throughout the history of vehicles, manufacturers have worked to improve safety. In the early days, this included adding seatbelts and then airbags and antilock brakes. As time progressed, safety features improved considerably because of the technology that’s...
Between possible injuries, dealing with authorities, and the sheer stress of the situation, car accidents are incredibly overwhelming, especially for the injured. After the chaos subsides, it is easy to forget crucial details that could make a difference in your car...
If you have recently been involved in a car crash, you might be wondering whether a defective car part could be to blame. This is an understandable concern and one that is not always easy to address. After all, unless you’re an experienced auto mechanic, chances are...
Seemingly minor decisions can significantly increase or decrease the likelihood that someone may get into a car crash. How someone drives, the type of vehicle they own and even when they go out on the roads can influence how likely they are to experience a collision....
Drivers have to be in good mental shape when they’re on the road. Being too tired to drive and trying to push through that feeling to make it to their destination can lead to others on the roads being placed at risk of suffering injuries. Many people don’t realize...
People who get hurt suddenly often have a hard time responding appropriately to the situation. Someone in the midst of a stress response does not typically make the most rational decisions. Additionally, it is human nature to try to minimize an injury out of concern...
Louisiana is getting closer to prohibiting drivers from using hand-held cellphones and other electronic devices. A bill currently in the state legislature, if it becomes a law, would fine drivers up to $1,000 if they’re caught and, in some cases, even cause them to...