Every year, car accidents disrupt countless lives, leaving behind injuries, property damage and emotional trauma. Even a simple day out on the road can turn into a nightmare in a short amount of time. Understanding why these incidents happen can help those know what...
Car Accidents
Why should you seek medical attention right after an accident?
Accidents can happen in the blink of an eye, catching people off guard and leaving a trail of chaos in their wake. In the aftermath of such incidents, the importance of seeking immediate medical attention is important. While it may seem tempting to brush off minor...
Where does Louisiana rank among worst car accident states?
There is a lot about living in Louisiana for Lake Charles residents to take pride in. Unfortunately, the safety of our roads is not one of them. Drunk drivers, distracted drivers and other reckless, dangerous motorists routinely kill and gravely injure innocent people...
The 3 types of collisions and how they injure you
Think back to learning about physics. Car crashes probably came up at some point. Probably when you were talking about Newton's laws of motion because car crashes are a great example of what happens when forces collide. In plain terms, it causes injuries. There are...
Three factors that affect child safety in a car accident
Driving on Louisiana's roads is stressful enough on your own, but when you have children in the vehicle with you, your safety concerns may increase. While there are no guaranteed ways to prevent car accidents and associated injuries, there are some ways to reduce the...
Top causes of collisions with semi trucks
Any major motor vehicle collision can result in devastating and costly injuries or even death. Collisions between semi trucks and smaller average vehicles are even more likely to cause catastrophic results due to the massive size and weight differences between the...
Top causes of highway accidents and how to avoid them
Anyone operating a vehicle is at risk of an accident. Highways have higher speed limits. Thus, driving on one is especially treacherous. Many triggers are responsible for these incidents. The worst ones result in personal injury. Understand what causes collisions and...
How to prepare for an accident before it happens
Every time you get in your car, you are at risk of getting into an injurious or even a fatal crash. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety states that in 2018 in Louisiana, 768 people died in car accidents. Although not every car accident is fatal, you should...
Underride accidents cause major concerns
Any accident involving a passenger vehicle and a semi truck is serious. The size and weight difference between the two types of vehicles often causes serious damage and physical injuries. Deaths in such accidents are not uncommon. Because passenger vehicles and large...
Summer’s “100 Deadliest Days” a dangerous time to be on the road
When you hit the road in Louisiana during the summer months, your odds of encountering teen drivers increase considerably, as many drivers in this age group are out of school for the summer and therefore more likely to be on the state’s roadways. At the law firm...