In a car accident, the responsibility for any damages that occur depends on where the accident occurred. You may understand that Louisiana is an "at-fault" state when it comes to car accidents. This means that each driver in the accident receives a certain percentage...
When you are riding a bicycle, especially near crowded areas like the LSU campus, you must take care to obey all traffic laws. As a bicyclist, you are far more vulnerable to injury in a traffic accident. It could be more difficult to recover damages if you were not...
It’s always important to drive with care, but it can be especially important when driving around 18-wheelers. Each year there are almost 500,000 crashes involving large trucks reported in the United States. Luckily, there are precautions drivers like you can...
It’s always important to drive with care, but it can be especially important when driving around 18-wheelers. Each year there are almost 500,000 crashes involving large trucks reported in the United States. Luckily, there are precautions drivers like you can...
Motor vehicle accidents happen for many reasons, and unfortunately, many of them are preventable and the result of human error. Manufacturers recognize that drivers can benefit from certain types of tools, and many newer vehicles are coming with features that...
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When you picture a distracted driver, do you imagine a teenage driver looking down at a cellphone while driving on the freeway? This generalization is not completely wrong because cellphones are a common distraction and statistics show that many teenage drivers use...
Louisiana truck drivers have one of the most important jobs in the American economy, but they also have one of the most critical responsibilities. Due to the large size and weight of their vehicles, truckers must be careful, including being able to recognize when they...
Distracted Louisiana drivers are a danger to themselves and everyone else on the road. When a person is looking at his or her phone, even for a second, it significantly increases the chances for car accidents. While drivers of any age are susceptible to driving while...
When people have a medical condition that could affect the way they drive or how they see the road, they are responsible for knowing when they should not drive. This is especially true for people who have glaucoma. This is a medical condition that affects how a person...
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