There are many different vehicles on the road in Louisiana and all must share the road, be predictable and take all the necessary steps to ensure that everyone remains safe. Large trucks are part of that. These vehicles can be intimidating, with their size and the...
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Month: March 2018
Factors beyond cellphones can go into being a distracted driver
Louisiana residents who are on the road in any capacity for even a short period of time will likely see many people behind the wheel of a motor vehicle who are texting and driving or doing other things that lead to them being a distracted driver. This is a known...
Car accident with police car sends two people to hospital
In Lake Charles and across Louisiana, the roads can be a dangerous place. Oftentimes, that danger is related to reckless drivers, drivers under the influence, distracted drivers and other factors. An understated issue that places people at risk is law enforcement or...
3 common construction hazards that could leave you injured
You may love working in construction because it allows you to make structures that you know will last. Having any part in the creation of something useful could fill you with pride, and you may enjoy going to work day in and day out. Of course, as a construction...
Worker at Louisiana chicken plant dies in fatal accident
Workers in Louisiana can be injured or killed in many lines of work. Even those who are in jobs that are automatically labeled as "risky," such as law enforcement, first responders, construction workers and factory workers, will not expect it. Unfortunately, workplace...
Auto accident between car and motorcycle kills rider
Motorcyclists in Louisiana face dangers that those in conventional vehicles do not. Regardless of the safety precautions that riders might take, they can suffer catastrophic injuries, and even death, in a crash. Oftentimes, these are motorcycle-car accidents that...
Vehicle crossing into opposite lane leads to fatal accident
When out on the road in Louisiana, there is an expectation that other drivers will follow the law, operate their vehicles safely and take the necessary steps to avoid crashes with other drivers. Unfortunately, there are times when accidents will happen for a variety...
Study shows pedestrian-auto accident statistics stay high
Pedestrians in Louisiana must always be vigilant about their surroundings when they are sharing the area near roadways with motor vehicles. The dangers of being a car accident victim as a pedestrian are obvious. People who do not have the protection of a vehicle can...
Deaths due to medical malpractice are a nationwide problem
Anytime a Louisiana resident or anyone across the nation goes to the doctor, there is an expectation that the issues they have will be correctly diagnosed and treated. Unfortunately, mistakes happen. The scope of the problem might be vaguely understood without...
Fatal accident kills oil and gas worker not far from Lake Charles
Since Louisiana has a shoreline on the Gulf of Mexico, a great number of state residents work in various industries on the Gulf. Oil and gas is a key industry in the state and neighboring states as well. Platforms are a necessary part of this endeavor and they need...