The National Safety Council, which pushes and promotes nationwide personal safety initiatives, has declared April Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
Five teens struck by alleged drunk driver
A driver, who police say was legally impaired, hit five teenagers who were fishing near the road in a community not too far from New Orleans. According to police, the woman swerved off the road and wound up in the area where the five teens were fishing.
Parking lot accident claims child's life
Our blog has often reported about how important it is for Louisiana motorists to keep a sharp eye out for other drivers and be mindful of the safety of others while they are traveling on the road. As a recent tragic case that happened in Covington, a city not too far from New Orleans, illustrates, the warning to pay attention applies equally when a driver is navigating through a parking lot.
New Year's among the most dangerous holidays
New Orleans is well known as a city where people travel in order to have fun. In addition to the annual Mardi Gras celebration, New Orleans is a great place to have a good time on the other major holidays of the year.
What types of damages are available after a car accident?
Louisianan personal injury legal protections serve as important protections for victims who have been injured in a car, truck or motorcycle accidents. Victims may wonder, however, what types of damages they may recover as a result of an accident they have suffered. A variety of damages are available through a personal injury and wrongful death claims for damages to help compensate victims for the harm they have suffered in a personal injury accident.
A look at distracted driving in Louisiana
Unfortunately, distracted driving contributes to a number of car accidents. From 2011 to 2015, 192 victims were killed, and 26,077 victims were injured in Louisiana in distraction-related car accidents. Victims of distracted driving-related car accidents can suffer serious damages, including injuries or death. As a result, a distracted driving-related car accident can have a significant impact on victims and their families.
Brain injuries are common in car accidents
The brain is the most complex organ in the body. Scientists argue that the brain may be the most complex system on earth. Its importance for the human body cannot be understated. Although the skull protects the brain, it is still vulnerable to injuries. Traumatic brain injuries are not uncommon during car accidents. Each year throughout the United States, including the New Orleans, area, there are approximately 1.7 million documented traumatic brain injuries.
Distracted driving could have caused your car accident injury
It is easy to imagine that a person could become distracted at some point when behind the wheel. Between kids in the backseat, a cell phone ringing off the hook or simply trying to multi-task while driving, it's a feasible thought. However, when distracted driving behavior becomes the cause of a car accident and the corresponding injuries, it's a very serious matter. Even looking away from the road for a moment could be the factor that caused a New Orleans car accident.
Suspected drunk driver plows into crowd at Mardi Gras
Louisiana, and New Orleans specifically are known around the world for a few things. One of those things is Mardi Gras, the annual party that brings locals and tourists alike to the streets of New Orleans to celebrate. This Mardi Gras, the party took a terrifying turn when a pickup truck crashed into a crowd of party goers. The city's police have released the driver's blood alcohol level at the time of the crash.
How do you prove negligence in a car accident?
Whether it is during the day or well into the night, the roads in New Orleans can often be seen filled with motorists. Drivers may be locals or from out of town, but the reality is that all drivers have the knowledge required to drive safely, even those who are unfamiliar with the roads they are travelling. Unfortunately, not all motorists use this knowledge. In fact, a driver may be negligent or reckless behind the wheel due to distractions or even intoxication. Such a situation could be the cause of a serious or even fatal car crash.
