Car Accidents

You have probably seen or heard plenty of warnings about the dangers of doing certain things while driving. For example, you should avoid drinking alcohol before driving or avoid using your phone while driving. Yet, there is one issue that can be just as dangerous and...

Millions of car accidents happen every year. It’s estimated that half of all car accidents occur at night. Drivers who need to drive at night should consider the following tips on defensive driving. These can help you stay safe as the hours of daylight decrease this...

Time can feel short in the morning. Therefore, like many people, you may save time by finishing your breakfast as you drive. It does not matter whether you take it from the house or stop along the way to grab something to go. It can seriously affect your driving. Here...

Highway merging accidents can be frightening and often raise questions about who is at fault. Understanding the rules and principles governing merging accidents is essential for determining responsibility in Louisiana. It is important to explore the factors that come...

Distracted driving is among the leading contributing factors to car accidents. In 2021, 678 people were killed in Louisiana in crashes because of some distraction. Anything that takes a driver's focus off the road constitutes a distraction. Here is what you should...

There are millions of car accidents every year, and thousands of people end up injured – sometimes seriously. Traumatic brain injuries are often caused by a blow, strike or hit to the head during a car crash. Victims of traumatic brain injuries can suffer from...

If someone suffers a head injury, such as if they are involved in a car accident, it’s important for them to know that there could be internal bleeding. This could still be a closed head injury, meeting there are no external signs of damage. But bleeding within the...

Drunk driving is one of the leading causes of traffic-related deaths. 13,384 people died in alcohol-impaired driving traffic deaths in 2021. All these deaths were preventable.  So, why do people drink and drive? Here are four reasons: Impaired judgment Alcohol reduces...

Pedestrian injuries and fatalities are high in the U.S. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 7,388 pedestrians were killed and 60,000 injured nationwide in 2021. These are alarming statistics. This guide discusses four pedestrian...

While many car accidents are caused by drinking, aggression and speeding, one of the biggest causes is distracted driving. A distraction while driving can be anything visual, manual or cognitive. If a driver looks away from the road or takes their hand off the wheel...