There are all sorts of distractions in the modern world and that can be dangerous for drivers, and distracted driving is a large cause of auto accidents. While you can't do anything about other drivers, here’s how you can avoid becoming one yourself and adding to the...
Car Accidents
What causes intersection accidents?
You do not expect to be involved in an accident when you leave to go to work, school or anywhere else. Unfortunately, that happens all too often. One of the most common locations for serious motor vehicle accidents are is a busy intersection. In fact, it has been...
How Louisiana protects the rights of accident victims
It seems strange that injury victims of car accidents, slip-and-fall scenarios, situations involving medical malpractice and even defective products would be granted different legal rights in different states. However, that is the way things work in the U.S. In a...
Can elderly drivers be more dangerous?
Improvements and innovations in healthcare and treatment mean people live longer than in the past. While this is true, as a person ages, they may experience age-related issues, which could impact their ability to drive safely. While a person’s age does not mean they...
Should you listen to music when you run?
When people decide to go for a run for exercise, they often choose to listen to music. For those who simply want to cover a lot of distance, music is a way to make it less boring. For those who want to get faster and in better shape, music can actually amp them up and...
2 reasons people lose limbs or extremities in car crashes
Loss or amputation of a limb is an extremely traumatic injury. The injury itself can cause life-threatening blood loss or put someone in shock, which is also very dangerous. Emergency trauma care is necessary, and someone could spend days, if not weeks, in the...
The long-term impact of serious burn injuries after a crash
If another driver’s negligence resulted in a car accident, you might have life-changing injuries. An example is second and third-degree burns over most of your body. When these injuries occur, you must undergo painful and expensive treatment. Unfortunately, burn...
How is fault determined in a Louisiana car accident?
Accidents happen all the time. However, no two accidents are the same. If you are involved in a car accident that is not your fault, you deserve compensation for your damages. Establishing fault in a car accident can be difficult, especially if no one wants to own...
5 tips for driving on Louisiana’s interstates
Baton Rouge is a very busy city, partly because of the interstates that run through it. Just a few miles from downtown is the I-10/I-12 split. The Atchafalaya Basin bridge, which is known for crashes, is just west of the downtown area. Anyone driving through Baton...
What should you do if insurance denies or delays your claim?
People who suffer an injury during a car wreck will expect that they can turn to the insurance company for coverage of their bills. While this usually happens without any issues, there are times when the insurance company may drag its feet. This can put you in a...