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...
Car Accidents
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...
Overconfident driving and fatal car crashes
All sorts of behaviors can make a deadly car crash more likely, whether a person gets in their car after drinking excessively or decides to ignore the speed limit because they need to get to work on time. However, some drivers are overconfident, and this can...
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
As many drivers in Louisiana are aware, distracted driving is increasingly becoming a problem across the country. Electronic devices are a major distraction for drivers, but they are by far not the only one. This month, drivers everywhere can benefit with a recap on...
How to deal with aggressive drivers
If you have ever felt frustrated or lost your temper while trying to navigate through traffic, you are certainly not alone. Approximately 80 percent of American drivers confess that they have engaged in aggressive driving behaviors within the last year, according to...