Recovering from a commercial truck accident can take many months or even years. Without a strong legal strategy to help navigate tricky legal issues, victims often find themselves drowning in medical debt or losing income while fighting for justice for their injuries....
Truck Accidents
Will lowering the driving age for trucks lead to more accidents?
You may not be aware, but our country is suffering a huge shortage in truck drivers. This affects everyone in Louisiana because we need trucks to drive freight. They stock the shelves in the stores. Without enough trucks, store shelves stay empty. Most of these trucks...
Truckers and drowsy driving: It remains a problem
Truckers often spend many consecutive hours on the road. While it's all part of the job, it has the potential to result in fatigue. When this happens, the trucker has two options: Stay on the road and hope for the best, or pull over and get some rest. According to the...
Drug and alcohol clearinghouse for truckers
People in Louisiana know that the state has strong laws in place regarding drunk or drugged drivers. It can be important for them to also know that the agency that provides oversight to the commercial transportation industry is also developing a program designed to...
Are long trucker commutes endangering motorists?
Sharing the road with commercial trucks is an inevitable part of life for residents of Louisiana and the United States, but for many motorists, navigating their way around these large, heavy vehicles can be an anxiety-inducing experience. When cars and trucks collide...
What are inattentive driving behaviors?
We've all been there before: you glance to the car next to you and see the driver with their head down, busy doing this or that. The roads of Louisiana can be dangerous for multiple reasons, and inattentive drivers like them can be a huge contributor. Inattentive...
Underride collisions with commercial trucks are often devastating
As a driver, you typically do your best to avoid dangerous situations. After all, you don't want to get into a crash that causes you or anyone else in your vehicle injuries. One thing you should always try to keep in mind is that certain kinds of collisions and...
What does aggressive driving look like?
Like any activity, driving all day can become tiring, and sometimes it can be frustrating to work with other drivers on the road. If you drive a truck in Louisiana, though, it is important for you to make sure you do not become aggressive as you drive. According to...
How long can truckers be on the road?
When you drive a truck in Louisiana, you may love the thought of being out on the road by yourself. However, it is important for you to be a safe driver and this is why there are regulations governing how long you can drive in one day. You and your fellow truck...
Why are large trucks more dangerous than other vehicles?
Louisiana residents share the road with all manners of vehicles, both big and small. Understandably, large trucks in particular can make people nervous. But just what about trucks make them so much more dangerous than other vehicles? Size is the first thing that comes...