For drivers in Louisiana who have never been in an accident, and even for those who have, it's good to know just what steps should be taken in the aftermath of an accident. Naturally, anyone involved in a crash is likely to have a host of thoughts running through...
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Personal Injury
What are the deadliest times to be on the road in Louisiana?
While car accidents can happen any time of the year, some dates and holidays are more dangerous than others. An increased number of drivers are on the road at certain times, and if the majority of the drivers are teens, it can lead to deadly accidents. Here are the...
SUVs and the safety risk they pose to pedestrians
Roughly two-thirds of all new vehicles being sold in Louisiana and across the U.S. are "light trucks," such as SUVs, minivans and pickups. A recent report from the Governor’s Highway Safety Association says that pedestrian deaths went up in 2019 and that the...
Age, alcohol and other factors in speeding-related traffic deaths
Speeding-related motor vehicle accidents are those in which the crash occurred at least in part because the driver was racing, driving above the speed limit or going too fast for conditions. Fatalities that happen as a result of motor vehicle accidents caused by...
Children are a potential distraction for drivers
When it comes to driver distractions, Louisiana residents should know that they can range beyond the usual phones and infotainment systems. Anything, or anyone, that takes a driver's eyes or mind off the road or causes the driver to stop holding the steering wheel is...
Why car accidents occur
Each year, an estimated 10 million car accidents take place on roads in Louisiana and throughout the country. Up to 90% of accidents are caused by human error, which means that it may be possible to significantly reduce the number of crashes that occur. Take a look at...
Old, unsafe cars most often driven by teens and older drivers
Louisiana residents who own an older vehicle are probably aware that they run a higher risk for a car crash. Another thing is that if they do crash, their injuries are more likely to be severe. Crash risk is highest among newly licensed drivers and drivers 65 and...
Car accidents a common source of rotator cuff injuries
When you are about to experience a motor vehicle accident in Louisiana, you are likely to grip the steering wheel tightly. Bracing for a crash is a natural physical reaction, but the traumatic forces released at impact could result in a rotator cuff injury in your...
High-caffeine energy drinks not good for drivers
Louisiana drivers may drink an energy drink now and then to give themselves a boost of energy, but they should know that these drinks should not be relied upon every day. Although the FDA regulates the amount of caffeine that can be put in soft drinks, the makers of...
Distracted driving trends analyzed in Netradyne survey
Netradyne, the artificial intelligence firm, held an online survey at the end of February and the beginning of March in 2020 in which 1,248 people participated. The survey focused on distracted driving trends and should hold interest to drivers in Louisiana who are...