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Driving while intoxicated is a misdemeanor for the first two offenses and a felony for any beyond the first two in Louisiana. The potential consequences and long-term impact of a DWI conviction are serious, enough so that a Louisiana man absconded with an electric...
Every motorist on the road has an obligation to drive responsibly. Regrettably, though, this does not always happen. In fact, about 160,000 vehicles were in traffic accidents in Lousiana in 2019 alone. Many of the drivers of these vehicles undoubtedly breached their...
Both teenagers and senior citizens have a reputation for being dangerous drivers, but which group is more dangerous to those around them. Knowing the risks that each demographic can pose helps us recognize the source of risk and take action to reduce the possible...
The state of Louisiana has some harsh penalties for people convicted of driving while intoxicated, but penalties are only the immediate concern. The DWI mark on your record will follow you. How will a conviction affect your future including the plans you have for a...
When you share the road with 18-wheelers, it is necessary to take extra safety precautions. Many accidents involving these large trucks are fatal, and it's often the car drivers who cause them. Taking the following preventative actions minimizes the likelihood of...
Heavy rains can create perilous conditions on the road, but a storm may not necessarily be the primary cause of an accident. In reality, rain will often simply increase the likelihood that dangerous driving will result in a collision. If you sustained a serious injury...
If you watch the news after a commercial airplane crashes, you probably know that investigators prioritize locating the craft’s black box. This box, officially called an event data recorder, contains important information about the plane in the lead-up to the crash....
Many drivers exceed the speed limit from time to time, some do so regularly, but far too many drivers underestimate the potentially deadly risk of doing so. Over the past two decades, excessive speed has been a factor in about one-third of all motor vehicle...
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