Motorcyclists often get a bad rap. They can be viewed as dangerous and discourteous to those around them. Is this really the case? While it is true that motorcycles are involved in a higher proportion of fatal accidents than other vehicles, this doesn’t mean that...
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Involved in a drunk driving crash? You deserve fair compensation
If you’re involved in a crash because another person has decided that it’s okay to drink and drive, you deserve an opportunity to hold them accountable for their actions. Drunk driving accidents maim and kill every day in the United States, so as a victim, you deserve...
Dealing with tailgaters as a motorcyclist
The roadways across Louisiana are in place to allow cars, trucks and smaller vehicles to utilize them. Everyone should be able to go about their daily business or drive to meet loved ones in as safe a manner as possible. Unfortunately, different types of vehicles...
Making your claim against a distracted driver
When a driver is not being safe and puts others at risk on the roads, they should be held accountable. As someone who is a victim of an auto accident, it’s important that you take steps to make a claim against the at-fault driver. If you know that the other driver was...
Can drivers turn through a crosswalk as someone uses it?
Drivers are supposed to give way to someone who is in the crosswalk. This comes naturally for drivers who are approaching that crosswalk directly, but those who are turning right or left may need to drive through it in order to turn on to the next road. For them, it's...
“Man overboard!” The chilling call no maritime worker wants to hear
When something goes wrong on a ship, it’s all hands on deck. You work together to contain the problem and hopefully come through it well. There are times, however, when conditions are dangerous and accidents happen. For example, you and your crewmates are working on...
Doctors caution about the risk of being alone after a head injury
The cause of the sudden and unexpected death of popular actor and comedian Bob Saget last month has become a cautionary tale for anyone who suffers a head injury: Get help immediately. The autopsy on the 65-year-old stated that he most likely “suffered an unwitnessed...
What is “drafting” and why is it so dangerous?
With gas prices as high as they are, if you don’t have an electric vehicle (EV), you’re probably looking at ways to get more mileage out of every gallon. Some people will even engage in the highly dangerous practice of “drafting.” Drafting is when a driver travels...
Do you have to prove the other driver was drunk after a crash?
If you’re involved in a serious accident and want to build a case against the other driver, you may wonder what you’re expected to prove. As someone who is a victim of another person’s actions, you should know that your primary goal should just be to take care of...
Brain injury symptoms in children
Children who are in vehicles that are involved in car wrecks can face significant injuries. One type of injury that they might have is damage to the brain. This is significant because the brain is still developing at a young age. Parents of children who are in a crash...