You may have encountered many negligent or even reckless drivers in Louisiana and been able to avoid a crash up until now. But then things changed, and perhaps you were injured in an accident, partly through the other driver's fault but also partly through yours....
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Five frequent causes of truck crashes
Truck drivers in Louisiana can be just as negligent as any other drivers, and with their heavy weight and longer stopping distance, 18-wheelers can be a danger on the road. Below are five of the most common ways that truck accidents happen. First, most accidents are...
The limitations faced by drivers over 60
Drivers in Louisiana who are over the age of 60 should understand that they are undergoing certain natural changes that will impair, or are already impairing, their driving if they are not careful. Vision deteriorates, reaction times slow down, and other physical...
Negligent teen drivers are behind the 100 deadliest days
Both parents and teenagers in Louisiana should be aware of the dangers of negligent and reckless driving. Teens are prone to be in fatal crashes with 16- and 17-year-olds facing triple the risk for them when compared to adult drivers. Summer break, in particular,...
Self-driving cars not likely to prevent most accidents
Nine out of 10 auto accidents are due to driver error. Perhaps you were the victim of such an accident yourself here in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and you believe that the fault lies with the other side. It may be a long process before you receive the compensation you...
Pedestrian deaths may have reached 30-year high in 2019
Pedestrian deaths have been going up every year since 2009, and Louisiana residents should know that 2019 was no exception. Though there is no complete data yet on traffic deaths in 2019, the Governors Highway Safety Administration published a report on trends for...
Distracted driving can take many forms
Drivers in Louisiana and throughout the country may face a variety of distractions while driving to work, school or elsewhere. For instance, an individual who takes his or her hands off a steering wheel to change a radio station is engaged in a manual distraction. A...
Benefits of holding off on the insurance company’s first offer
After a Louisiana car accident, there are certain things that a victim must do in order to maximize the value of their settlement with the insurance company. They will not simply receive a check for the full value of their claim if they do not push the issue since the...
Eating and driving, a dangerous combination
When drivers in Louisiana think about the most common forms of distracted driving, they may forget about eating and drinking, yet this can be just as dangerous as using one's phone. The telematics company Lytx conducted a study about this back in 2014 and said that...
Reasons why drivers can be in greater danger on rural roads
Drivers in Louisiana who are more familiar with traveling through the heavily populated areas may think that traveling in the countryside is safer. In reality, though, rural roads can sometimes be more dangerous than urban roads, especially for those who lack the...