Can closing lanes actually improve traffic safety? This sounds counterintuitive but that is exactly what Mayor Kip Holden is betting on. On Baton Rouge's Government Street, plans are moving ahead to reduce the lanes from four to two. Those in the social media arena...
Month: March 2014
Louisiana man killed in head-on collision
A head-on collision involves twice as much force as that of a rear-end car accident. In such accidents, victims are lucky if they are able to walk away with their lives. Many victims are not able to do so and the families of loved ones are left with painful...
Milk contaminated orange juice recalled
Coffee and orange juice are early-morning drink staples on many breakfast tables around the country. Orange juice, in particular, is popular among adult and children. Consumers rely on producers of food and beverages to put a quality product on the shelves, and a...
GM RECALL-NEED FOR PUNITIVE DAMAGES
GM has announced that it is now recalling over a million cars with defective ignition switches that cause airbags to fail to deploy. So far, it has been alleged that 303 deaths are related to the defect. This would be just another sad story where your heart goes out...
Driver charged in car wreck that killed passenger
In New Orleans, any car wreck carries with it the potential for serious risks to the drivers and passengers. Even the most vigilant and cautious drivers are vulnerable to an auto accident. If the accident is a result of a careless driver, that recklessness is...