Texting and driving in La. is illegal, dangerous and potentially deadly
Just how dangerous is texting while driving in Louisiana and across the country? The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute or VTTI in an April 2013 study it conducted for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found that text messaging while driving doubled the risk of a motor vehicle accident or near-accident. VTTI also discovered that texting took drivers’ eyes […]
Drunk driving accident claims life of New Orleans police dispatcher
Wrong-Way Driver A New Orleans resident recently admitted to vehicular homicide in connection with a car accident that resulted in the death of a New Orleans police dispatcher. The victim was driving west on Interstate 610 one evening in September 2013. As she headed to work in her Camry, a motorist in a Jeep drove […]
Distracted driving remains a serious problem on Louisiana roads
Despite several key legislative efforts aimed at curbing the problem and a proliferation of public awareness campaigns, the issue of distracted driving remains a serious problem on roads around the state of Louisiana and across the country. State lawmakers have had laws on the books for several years banning the use of handheld and hands-free […]
What losses could be compensated after a car accident?
A car accident can have an impact on a victim and the victim’s family for years to come. In addition to the physical suffering, the financial impact can also cause significant damage as bills and expenses accumulate. Victims of a car accident caused by another driver may seek compensation for damages, and it is generally […]
Lawsuit filed against law enforcement agency after car accident
A Louisiana man has filed a lawsuit against the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office after a car accident. The man alleges that one of the department’s employees caused the car accident, which resulted in pain and suffering, disability and more. The injured man is seeking compensation for his expenses associated with the crash, including loss of […]
The deadly impact of texting while driving in Louisiana
Louisiana drivers are well aware of the risk of texting while driving. Despite the statistics and campaigns encouraging drivers to put down their phones, distracted driving is still one of the leading causes of car accidents. Although texting while driving is a prevalent cause of many accidents, many victims and families are unaware that they could be eligible […]
After a fatal accident, how long should you wait to file a claim?
After a fatal accident, there are many factors that can overwhelm the family left behind, including medical bills. If the fatal accident was caused by the actions of another driver, such as reckless or drunk driving, the family may consider a wrongful death claim to seek compensation for financial and emotional damages. While filing a civil claim […]
Defective auto parts lead to payout for accident victims
Defective auto parts can cause serious accidents, injuries (or worse) and life-long repercussions. Auto manufacturers have a responsibility to build safe cars and are accountable when defective auto parts affect consumer safety. GM, one of the largest auto producers in the country, is currently paying out millions of dollars to victims and families after it […]
Other distractions are just as dangerous as texting while driving
Louisiana readers know how dangerous texting while driving can be, but there are other distractions that also place drivers at a high risk for crashes. Distractions of many kinds are a particular danger for teen drivers. Even though the percentage teens who claim to be texting while driving has decreased, it has been noted that teens […]
Defective auto parts place consumers at risk of injury or death
Louisiana readers may have heard about the nationwide recall of certain vehicles due to issues with the airbags. The manufacturer of these airbags, Takata, is facing harsh public backlash due to the company’s lack of cooperation with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and unwillingness to initiate a recall. At this point, it is believed that […]