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...
Auto Accidents
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...
How often are work zones a factor in accidents and road deaths?
Road construction is more or less unavoidable in Louisiana, with the state’s roadways regularly in need of repair or expansion, but for many drivers, navigating through road work zones can be confusing, stressful and difficult. Big trucks and large...
Top driving dangers for summer in Louisiana
Summer is fully underway, meaning an increase in vacations abroad, road trips across the state, visits to the beach and parties in the backyard. There is so much to do in summer, most of which requires driving to get to.Driving is already hazardous enough, but summer...
What causes neglectful injuries?
Injuries can happen anywhere. When you are driving, on the clock at work or shopping at the store, you are vulnerable to an event that could leave you seriously physically harmed. Though this is scary, such possibilities rarely come to fruition unless negligence...
Key aspects of negligence in a truck accident case
Truck accidents are very serious and may lead to debilitating injuries. For those who are victims due to the negligence of others, it may be possible to get compensation. There are a few key aspects that claimants should be aware of in building a strong negligence...
Can car accidents cause serious soft tissue injuries?
When a person thinks of car accidents in New Orleans, soft tissue injuries may not immediately come to mind. These injuries affect the fleshy parts of the body, specifically the ligaments, tendons and muscles. In fact, soft tissue trauma is very common in car...

