Louisiana residents who drive an older vehicle may have good reasons for doing so. After all, a car could last some 15 years and sometimes run for up to 300,000 miles, and many people don't have the money to spend on buying a new car. New cars are expensive to...
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Spring forward to DST linked to rise in fatal accidents
Springing forward to daylight saving time can leave many Louisiana residents with a feeling of jet lag. This can last for anywhere up to two weeks after the switch. It makes sense, tragic though it is, that the switch can contribute to an increase in car crashes as a...
Distracted driving continues to be a serious issue
These days, most people in Louisiana and elsewhere cannot leave their house without making sure they have their cellphone. While these devices can serve a number of useful purposes, they can also cause distraction in various parts of people's lives. Many individuals...
The attractive nuisance doctrine
Like all parents in New Orleans, you likely feel at least a tiny bit of trepidation every time your kids walk out the door. You hope that they exercise good judgment and avoid placing themselves in potentially dangerous situations, yet you also understand that some of...
What happens next after you have a crash with a drunk driver?
In a city like New Orleans, it is no surprise that drunk driving enforcement is a high-priority. If you were involved in an accident, then a DUI conviction of the other party may be an important element in your case when it comes to getting the compensation you...
Woman claims poorly maintained parking lot caused injury
Dealing with an injury can be inconvenient, costly and time consuming no matter what the accident was that caused it. However, for people in Louisiana who have suffered a personal injury because of the carelessness or negligence of another person or party, the sting...
Working while sick and the risk of an accident
Workplace accidents have numerous causes, from inexperienced staff members to unexpected and unusual incidents that would have been difficult to anticipate. Sometimes, these accidents occur because a worker is sick, which can adversely affect their ability to perform...
Drug use and motorcycle crashes
Motorcycle collisions have many different causes, whether a motorcyclist is at fault or a reckless driver causes the accidents. High speeds, distracted driving and fatigue are some of the factors that play a role in the prevalence of these accidents. However, drug use...
Examining some reasons for aggressive driving
A driver's behavior may be negatively influenced by their mental state, whether they experience a panic attack behind the wheel or decide to get in their car even though they are too drunk to drive safely. Moreover, some drivers are aggressive on the road, and this...
What should you know about traumatic brain injuries?
When you incur an injury in Louisiana, you may worry most about broken bones and sprains. However, sometimes the most dangerous wounds are the ones you cannot see, and it is important for you to recognize the signs of a traumatic brain injury so you can take action if...