The advent of smartphones and other mobile devices gave drivers a potentially dangerous new kind of distraction, and authorities say it has led to many new auto accidents. In recent years, lawmakers and law enforcement personnel have struggled with ways to reduce the...
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Month: August 2018
Car crash with school bus sends four kids to hospital
Parents in Lake Charles and throughout Louisiana place the lives of their children in the hands of a school bus driver every day. They are trusting that the company entrusted to screen school bus drivers, the driver him or herself and others on the road will be caring...
Study shows significant number of teens are texting and driving
In Louisiana and across the nation, teens are considered some of the most dangerous drivers on the road. As technology and access to it has increased, the basic risks of being a teen driver - inexperience, lack of awareness, recklessness, negligence - are being...
Pedestrian hit by car in front of store dies in fatal accident
Lake Charles residents must stay aware of pedestrians. There are other locations where pedestrians are at an increased risk. But, wherever a person is hit, it can lead to severe injuries or a wrongful death. For people who have been hurt or lost a loved one in a fatal...
Study says parents’ negligent driver behaviors influence teens
It is an easy assumption for Louisiana drivers who obey the law and operate their vehicles in a safe and cautious manner to think that people who behave recklessly are making a conscious choice. However, research is useful to determine why people might drive in a...
Fatal accident after pickup’s U-turn claims life of motorcyclist
Louisiana motorcyclists face consistent danger when out on the road. The risks are inherent due to the recklessness, negligence and behaviors of drivers of conventional vehicles. To make matters worse, motorcyclists are exceedingly vulnerable to injuries and wrongful...
You can avoid pain and suffering in your offshore oil rig job
When you signed up for a job on an oil rig off the coast of Louisiana, you probably expected it to be tough work in hazardous conditions. Deckhands, mechanics, operators and other crew on fixed platforms and offshore drilling rigs can suffer permanent and...
Studies show risk of auto accidents is high in August
Louisianans who head out on the road might not think about the possibility of being in a car accident, but accidents happen every day and it is wise to be cautious and aware of the potential risks. In fact, there are certain dates that are more dangerous than...
Woman suffers serious injuries from boat propeller
For many in Lake Charles, the height of summer enjoyment is water-based activities. While this is generally viewed as a safe activity, there are still dangers. Any vehicle carries a certain amount of danger. It is vital that boaters obey the law. Unfortunately, many...
Louisiana tops list for serious injury leading to maternal death
Having a child is an exciting time. This often obscures the reality that there are many of the same dangers involved with having a baby as there are with other medical procedures. Even more problematic is the number of maternal fatalities in the United States....