Many things happen during a motor vehicle accident, which can be confusing. You may be wondering if you are seriously injured or if your car is significantly damaged – and even why another driver would crash into you. All these can affect your ability to make the...
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What should people know about Louisiana insurance after a crash?
Every day, people in Louisiana get into car crashes that damage their vehicles or even injure someone. After a wreck, those with property damage or medical costs will usually need to file an insurance claim. The driver who causes the crash according to the police...
Aug. 23 is start of weeklong brake inspection spree
Truck drivers in Louisiana are supposed to inspect their rigs on a regular basis, and that includes their brake system. In the effort to enforce those brake regulations, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance holds a brake inspection spree every year called Brake...
Vehicle safety features: their pros and cons
You may have been injured in a car accident in New Orleans or elsewhere in southern Louisiana, and now you're thinking about filing a personal injury claim. The case may be a complex one as it could have been that the other driver had an advanced driver-assistance...
Self-driving cars not likely to prevent most accidents
Driver error is behind 9 out of 10 accidents, so it's not surprising that Louisiana drivers would be eager to see self-driving cars remove all possibility of error. However, this is highly unlikely according to a study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety....
The dangers of driving on rural roads
Driving on rural roads in Louisiana or any other state can be just as dangerous as driving on busy highways. In less populated areas, individuals may be more likely to encounter wild animals as roads are typically located closer to their habitats. Furthermore, drivers...
An overview of Louisiana traffic laws
Pedestrians in Louisiana who are struck by negligent drivers may be entitled to compensation for their injuries. The same may be true of those who were driving or riding in a vehicle involved in an accident caused by another motorist. Generally speaking, drivers must...
How drowsy drivers put others at risk
You were commuting to or from New Orleans and were involved in an accident with another driver, who was found to be negligent. Perhaps the driver was drowsy; drowsiness is one of the leading causes of crashes in the nation. Here are some startling figures: The AAA...
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