Car Accidents

Due to high fuel prices and an increasing concern for the environment, more and more people have started donning helmets and riding bicycles. This increases cyclist traffic on the roads. However, sharing the road presents challenges for both motorists and cyclists....

Car accidents are an unfortunate but common problem on Louisiana's roadways, with many collisions resulting in injury. Here are five common injuries people suffer in Louisiana motor vehicle accidents. 1. Whiplash Whiplash is a neck injury caused by a sudden jolt, such...

Having many years of driving experience under your belt can prepare you for just about any situation you might encounter on the road. Even so, age can also take its toll on your vision and reaction time. As you grow older, it becomes increasingly necessary to...

Whenever there is a motor vehicle crash involving two or more vehicles, the actions of the drivers usually determine who must pay for which damages. However, with automated and autopilot vehicles becoming more common, determining fault is becoming more complex. Who is...

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...

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...

Drivers are bombarded with distractions no matter the length or complexity of the trip. From eating breakfast on the way to work in the morning to answering email on the way home in the evening, drivers are constantly tempted to multitask while behind the wheel....

The Center for Analytics & Research in Transportation Safety at Louisiana State University gathers and analyzes state traffic data from various government agencies. CARTS recently released a report about Louisiana auto accidents in 2019, showing decreases in...