On behalf of The Townsley Law Firm | Jun 29, 2020 | Car Accidents
A crash between a passenger car and an eighteen-wheeler often leaves the occupants of the smaller vehicle with devastating injuries. However, a recent study finds that the installation of advanced safety technology in large trucks can dramatically reduce truck-car...
On behalf of The Townsley Law Firm | Jun 23, 2020 | Car Accidents
During the summer months, daily life is often challenging in certain parts of the country as a result of extreme heat. Many people have a harder time taking care of their responsibilities and getting through the day. Aside from problems related to working, some people...
On behalf of The Townsley Law Firm | Jun 11, 2020 | Car Accidents
It is well known that motorcycling is a dangerous activity, and the helpfulness of safety gear in accidents is also well-known. However, there is a curious trend when it comes to motorcyclists: many do not wear appropriate gear. In Louisiana, persons under 18 must...
On behalf of The Townsley Law Firm | Jun 9, 2020 | Car Accidents
As more new vehicles roll off the manufacturing floor equipped with features touted to keep people safer, Louisiana residents should learn the facts about just how well these features really work. Across the United States and in Louisiana, pedestrian deaths have...
On behalf of The Townsley Law Firm | May 15, 2020 | Car Accidents
Louisiana drivers understand that some driving behaviors are dangerous. But do you know where the hidden risks are? Do you know which behaviors are more dangerous than others? Today we will answer that question. We will look at drowsy driving in specific. We will...
On behalf of The Townsley Law Firm | May 4, 2020 | Car Accidents
In 2010, Louisiana recorded 77 pedestrian deaths in vehicular crashes statewide. Fast forward a mere eight years to 2018 and the state experienced 164 pedestrian fatalities in a single year. These statistics released by the National Highway Traffic Safety...
On behalf of The Townsley Law Firm | Apr 22, 2020 | Car Accidents
A blow to the head during a motor vehicle accident can result in a traumatic brain injury. Symptoms of TBI do not always show up right away. Therefore, it is important to observe both passengers and drivers involved in a motor vehicle accident for troubling signs and...
On behalf of The Townsley Law Firm | Mar 31, 2020 | Car Accidents
The fastest way to get around day to day in Louisiana is to use the highway. Safety should be at the front of everyone’s minds when they get on the road, and driving on the highway requires a different set of specific skills than driving on a street or in the...
On behalf of The Townsley Law Firm | Mar 31, 2020 | Car Accidents
For those of us who drive our cars daily, getting into some sort of car accident is more of an eventuality than a hypothetical. However, there are a variety of different types of accidents that you can be involved in, and avoiding accidents with semi trucks is very...
On behalf of The Townsley Law Firm | Mar 31, 2020 | Car Accidents
Texting and other distractions while driving contribute to a significant percentage of serious auto accident injuries. According to data from the National Safety Council, approximately 26% of car crashes involve cell phone use, and drivers who are talking or texting...
