If you are a young, inexperienced driver, you are likely concerned about nighttime driving. Indeed, the statistics show that night driving is more dangerous than daytime driving, especially on the weekend. In fact, the number of fatal auto wrecks is highest on...
Auto Accidents
Know the Louisiana car seat laws to keep your kids safe
Louisiana updated its child safety seat laws in August 2019. According to the Baton Rouge Advocate, the state developed the changes in response to an increase in auto accident deaths among children ages 14 and younger. Familiarize yourself with the new car seat laws...
Know the laws for Louisiana motorcycle riders
If you ride a motorcycle in and around New Orleans, you can decrease your risk for a serious auto accident by riding responsibly. This includes familiarity with the Louisiana and municipal driving laws that apply to motorcycles. Review these important provisions as...
Insurance requirements for Louisiana drivers
When you have an auto accident, insurance coverage pays for associated costs such as medical bills and damaged property. Louisiana state law requires drivers to carry a certain amount of liability insurance in case of a collision. Learn more about the laws...
How to spot an aggressive driver
As a driver in Louisiana, it is not uncommon to get stuck in traffic or caught behind a slow driver. These types of situations can be frustrating, especially when rushing to work, a meeting or an important appointment. You may even admit to having some road rage. If...
How to avoid driving distractions
Driving while texting, talking on the phone or otherwise taking one's attention off the road is a major cause of serious auto accidents. According to the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration, distracted driving caused more than 3,000 fatalities in 2017...
Symptoms you do not want to ignore after a car accident
Car accidents happen every day in Louisiana. In 2017 alone, 696 fatal crashes occurred. If you ever find yourself involved in a collision, then you need to see a doctor immediately. The reason for this is the sooner you begin treatment, the better you will...
What to do after a hit-and-run injury
Louisiana is one of the worst states for hit-and-runs in the country. Over 2,000 hit-and-run fatalities occur every year in the United States, and Louisiana, particularly New Orleans, ranks second in the entire nation.You may know immediately if you sustained an...
Steps you should remember to take after a vehicle crash
Fortunately, not all traffic accidents are major events; most are only fender-benders. Still, any collision is a jarring experience for your nerves, at the very least. Think ahead and keep these six steps in mind in case you should ever be the victim of a vehicle...
Were you injured in a collision with a streetcar?
When you think of a motor vehicle crash, you probably visualize a collision between two cars, or a car and a truck. In New Orleans, there can also be a collision with a streetcar.Our iconic streetcars move slowly, but they are bigger than passenger cars. If you...