Ridesharing applications are amazing. With just a few swipes on our phones, a car is at our doors. We used to dangerously flag down a taxi or wait for one to show up whenever they felt like it after a telephone call. Truly, rideshare apps, like Uber and Lyft are...
A wrong statement or action after a car crash can cause injuries and harm your legal rights. Remaining calm makes it easier to think reasonably and prevents fighting with other motorists. These other actions are also important. Safety Your first step following car...
In Louisiana and across the nation, people are returning to some sense of normalcy with increased holiday travel. While it may be a positive that people will again be spending time with family and friends, that does not alter the reality that more vehicles on the road...
Semi-trailer trucks may be the least maneuverable vehicles that regularly travel on the country’s interstate highways. When the driver of a big-rig attempts to avoid a dangerous situation by turning sharply, the truck and trailer’s inherent instability can lead to a...
You may do your best to stay safe on the road by using proper signaling, obeying traffic laws, and remaining calm in stressful situations, but others may not practice the same good driving habits. When other drivers act recklessly, it can cost the victims of the...
The Labor Day weekend is a time of rest and relaxation. We grill, ride motorcycles and dirt bikes, boat and, generally, just take a well-deserved break. But, when that fun meets our roadways and highways, sometimes, bad things result. Unfortunately, with all the...
Most drivers travel from place to place without thinking about how the time of day could affect their driving or cause an accident. The National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) notes that driving at night can increase the risk of an accident. Night vision and...
Did you get a poor night’s sleep? If so, you are not alone. Many people in Louisiana may not sleep well on any given night. Nevertheless, we must go about our day, as tired as we are. However, some people in Louisiana may make the risky decision to drive while...
With more restaurants and bars opening up, some for the first time in a year, this means that it is possible we will see more people on the roads causing drunk driving accidents. Drunk driving is a major problem on U.S. roads and is the cause of many injuries and...
It probably goes without saying that a motor vehicle accident can wreak havoc in the lives of both the victim and his or her family. In addition to the pain and suffering that the victim has to endure, there are various financial challenges such as expenses for...