As you make your way to work, you hear the sound of screeching tires followed by a large boom and the sound of twisting steel. Then, you begin to feel pain throughout your body. You have just become the victim of a motor vehicle accident. A car accident in Louisiana...
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Infotainment systems may lead to distracted driving accidents
You, like most other Louisiana drivers, likely know that distracted driving can pose a serious risk to you and others on the roadways. You may remain vigilant about ensuring that you do not pick up your cellphone while behind the wheel and do your best to remain...
After a car accident: Steps to take, pitfalls to avoid
An unexpected car accident can be upsetting as well as damaging financially. You may face the loss of your property as well as suffer from injuries sustained in the incident. In the immediate aftermath, you may not be sure exactly how to handle what is happening....
Injured in a motorcycle collision? Fight back
You've been itching to get out on the open road on your motorcycle. So, when you finally make it there, you feel as though you're in heaven. However, you see a car approach you without stopping, and suddenly, it strikes your bike and injures you. In a matter of...
Higher speed limits a surprising factor in car accidents
As a careful driver, you take all the necessary safety precautions behind the wheel. You wear your seat belt, keep a watchful eye out for other drivers and keep to the posted speed limit. While this certainly lowers your chances of being involved in a wreck, it does...
Are you entitled to compensation for a traumatic brain injury
In the medical world, a seemingly mild head injury can end up being a serious and life-changing brain injury. Traumatic brain injury can easily have a negative and long-term effect on your employment, family and personal relationships. Sometimes traumatic brain...
Steps for protecting yourself after a car crash
As you take a short drive to town on a sunny day, life may feel good. However, your trip may quickly take a turn for the worst if another motorist strikes your car unexpectedly. All of a sudden, your short drive on a sunny day may turn into a long, gloomy ordeal....
The dangers of fatigue among commercial vehicle drivers
Fatigue can be a hindrance in numerous avenues of life. In many cases, drowsiness or tiredness could simply be an inconvenience. However, in others, it can be dangerous, perhaps especially if the drowsy party is behind the wheel of a semitrailer. If you recently...
Distracted driving: a threat to everyone on Louisiana roads
Distractions of all kinds are particularly dangerous when they affect a driver's ability to focus on the task at hand. A driver should always focus on the road and safe driving, as even a moment of distraction can have devastating consequences. Distracted...
A full and fair recovery for spinal cord injury victims
Car accidents can cause serious, catastrophic damage, and the moments of a car crash can change a person's life forever. One of the ways that this can happen for a motor vehicle accident victim is if he or she experiences a spinal cord injury in a crash. There are...