Louisiana drivers are keenly aware of the dangers of being in a car accident every time they go out on the road. However, statistics are useful to provide information as to how often these accidents occur, what the accident investigation says as to how they happened...
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Hydroplaning can cause a serious auto accident
Last week in this blog, we talked about a car accident which seriously injured three Lafayette High School students. The accident was caused by another car hydroplaning. In this post, we'll talk about what causes hydroplaning and give some tips on how to prevent it....
Three Lafayette High students survive head-on collision
Three seniors from Lafayette High School are lucky to be alive after a serious car accident on New Year's Eve. The crash occurred when an oncoming car hydroplaned, crossed the center line, and hit the students' car head on. The airbags in the students' car deployed...
Whiplash from a car accident is a serious injury
Whiplash is one of the most common types of injuries sustained in car accidents. Whiplash occurs when the head and neck are thrown rapidly back and forth. This violent motion can cause injury to the soft tissues - ligaments, muscles, nerves and the disks between the...
Fighting for fair compensation for brain injury victims
In recent years, many people in Louisiana and around the country have become more aware of the serious nature of head injuries. This is in part due to news reports about the long-term effects of concussions on professional football players. But football is far from...
New data shows decline in drunk driving accident deaths per mile
Drunk driving has long been a primary cause of traffic deaths and serious injuries in Louisiana and around the country. This is inexcusable, as those who have become intoxicated have options other than getting behind the wheel of a car. They can ride with a designated...
What types of damages can be recovered from a negligent driver?
In Louisiana, when a person is injured in a car accident caused by the negligence of another driver, that person may be able to pursue monetary damages through a personal injury lawsuit. But what exactly are the types of damages that can be recovered? In a case...
Drunk driving poses threat to everyone on the road for NYE
Well, here we are. New Year's Eve is this weekend. Whether you live in Louisiana, Michigan, Maine or Washington, Americans throughout the country will be celebrating the holiday with cheers and champagne. While a majority of Americans will be responsible and will...
Protecting your rights when injured by a driver without insurance
It's bad enough to be injured by a careless or negligent driver. It's even worse for the injured party when he or she finds out the driver who caused the wreck did not have insurance. Driving without insurance is illegal in Louisiana. Unfortunately, there will still...
Louisiana laws take aim at distracted driving
Distracted driving due to smartphone use has become a scourge on the roads and highways of Louisiana. To fight this growing menace the Louisiana Legislature has passed a number of laws designed to keep drivers' attention on the road. Texting and driving is one of the...