Car Accidents

Most people understand the risks associated with operating a car, motorcycle or traditional bicycle well. However, there is a new form of transportation taking the United States by storm: the e-bike. An e-bike bike is essentially a hybrid between a motorcycle and a...

When you see the doctor after a car accident injury, your health should come first. However, it is not the only thing you should worry about.  What you do at the doctor's office could affect any legal claim you make. Here are some things to do — and some to avoid —...

Whenever possible, it is safer for you to ride your bicycle during the day rather than at night. Motorists already have trouble seeing you on your bicycle, and reduced visibility due to darkness can increase your risk of a collision. However, sometimes you may have no...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...