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Louisiana’s highways are the lifelines of our state, connecting us to loved ones and fueling our economy. Yet, even familiar roads like US-190 (The North Shore Highway) and US-90 (The Old Spanish Trail) can become scenes of unexpected accidents. If you’ve been injured in a Louisiana highway accident, you don’t have to navigate the legal…

Louisiana’s Highway 90 highway is important to communities all over south Louisiana, carrying everything from your morning commute to the oil that keeps the country running. It snakes its way from Lafayette to New Orleans, granting crucial access to the coast’s ports. But beneath this vital role is a hidden danger – it’s been dubbed…

Car accidents happen nearly every day in Louisiana and far too often drowsy drivers, drunk drivers, or drivers who are simply distracted are the cause. Some of these are major, causing thousands in property damage, pain and suffering, or even death, but thankfully, many are relatively minor. These more minor accidents—also known as fender benders—can…

City buses are a crucial piece of many people’s daily travel, and thousands rely on them to commute to work, run errands, and more. The people who ride on these buses, as well as the other commuters and drivers who share the road with buses, also trust that they’ll be driven safely and soberly. Unfortunately,…

Under Louisiana law, motorists are required to carry liability insurance coverage. However, some still choose to drive without any coverage whatsoever. Even those that carry the minimum required liability insurance often find that it’s nowhere near enough to cover the costs of a wreck. If you’ve been injured in a car accident with an uninsured…

When Louisiana drivers are careless behind the wheel, they don’t only put themselves at risk—they put everyone else on the road in danger as well. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that over a third of all serious car accidents are the result of reckless driving. If you’ve been the victim…

If you’ve been paying attention to automotive news, you’re probably excited for the prospect of fully autonomous driving on the horizon. Even now, multiple manufacturers are hard at work developing the self-driving tech of the future, and some models are equipped with some sort of autonomous capability you can try today. However, even robotic automobiles…

One of the most common causes of highway accidents in Louisiana is blown-out tires. Blowouts can happen to anyone, driving any vehicle, at any time—and can cause major accidents, sometimes involving multiple vehicles and thousands in property damage, injuries, and more. If you or a loved one has been involved in a tire blowout accident,…

Ambulances and other emergency vehicles perform a vitally important job every day for thousands of Louisianans. Because ambulances are often driving people experiencing life-or-death emergencies, drivers will exceed the posted speed limit, disregard traffic signals, and weave through other vehicles to get their patients to the hospital in time. Of course, many of these maneuvers…

Parking lot accidents are surprisingly common in the United States. After some consideration, it’s easy to see how they happen: parking lots are busy zones of activity, with cars pulling in and out of parking spots, pedestrians walking to and from their cars, and both navigating the narrow lanes. Accidents are bound to occur sooner…

Wrong-way driving accidents can be some of the most surprising and scariest types of car accidents or truck wrecks you could face on the road.  Other drivers driving the wrong way may not be the most common threat on the road, but they’re one of the most dangerous—the U.S. Department of Transportation estimates that on…

A lasting impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is the continued prevalence of food delivery. An industry that only a few years ago was dominated by pizza and Chinese take-out now caters to tastes as diverse as America itself. Companies like Instacart and Doordash paved the way for other players, like Uber Eats and local favorite…

If you’re involved in an accident, your day is most likely ruined. The only thing that can make it worse is if the other driver leaves the scene, in what’s known as a hit and run car accident. Leaving the scene after an accident is a crime in Louisiana, so it’s worthwhile to know your…

It doesn’t take a lot of driving in Louisiana to figure it out: the roads in our state are some of the worst in the country. Especially in large metro areas like New Orleans, potholes, sinkholes, street construction, and other hazards contribute to Louisiana’s “F” grade for poor road quality and overall maintenance efforts. Not…

In our increasingly-connected and busy world, distracted driving has become a bigger problem on our streets, roads, and highways. According to the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission (LHSC), 193 people were killed in a fatal crash between 2016–2020 due to a distraction while driving, and another 23,010 people were injured in wrecks involving distracted drivers in…

Have you been hit by a car in Louisiana? Biking through the streets of Louisiana offers an excellent way to get in some exercise, see the beautiful scenery, and use an eco-friendly mode of transportation that makes it easier for you to reach your destination. Unfortunately, when cars fail to yield the right of way…

Take a stroll down the streets of Louisiana, and the chances are high that you’ll run into hundreds of residents and tourists enjoying the beautiful weather the city has to provide. Louisiana is rich with history and cultural attractions that bring in millions of people each year. The constant hustle and bustle of the cities…

Texting and driving is unfortunately all-too-common a practice on Louisiana highways and surface roads. Even though Louisiana has comprehensive laws meant to deter drivers from texting while behind the wheel, many people—out of a desire to stay connected or an inability to focus their attention on the task at hand—still text and drive, leading to…

A side-impact collision, more popularly known as a T-bone collision due to the shape of the impact, is one of the most dangerous vehicle crashes you can experience. In fact, over half of all traffic accident deaths involve a T-bone collision, and they’re the deadliest for children, especially with the number of heavier cars (like…

Rear-end crashes are the most frequently occurring type of traffic collision. In fact, about 29% of all car crashes are rear-end collisions: 1.7 million of them take place in the United States each year! These crashes result in many injuries and fatalities each year—about 500,000 people are injured and 1,700 people die. Considering the statistics,…