If you were injured in a car crash in southern Louisiana, know that some 7,000 people are put in a similar situation as yours every day. As for the injuries that arise from these accidents, they can vary widely based on the severity of the crash. They can affect...
Month: September 2020
Higher injury risk linked to driving older vehicles
Younger and older drivers in Louisiana are more likely to be involved in fatal car accidents. While some of these risks are likely due to the inexperience of younger drivers and health changes in older drivers, a recent study found that both groups also tend to drive...
How to proceed after receiving federal charges
Louisiana residents may have heard that a police chief has resigned after being accused of rigging the hiring process. According to a federal complaint, he conspired with a personnel director to ensure that he would receive the job of police chief. During the hiring...
Truckers issued increasing numbers of speeding violations
According to a review of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration data, U.S. law enforcement issued 7.8% more traffic tickets to truckers in 2018 compared to 2017. This rise was preceded by an increase in 2017 of 1.1%, and an increase of 9.7% in 2016, according to...
Police in Louisiana seize marijuana worth $7 million
Police took four men into custody on July 8 when they executed six search warrants in Orleans and St. Tammany Parishes. The searches are said to have led to the seizure of marijuana plants and processed marijuana that would have been worth more than $7 million on the...