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Pedestrian accidents are devastating, resulting in catastrophic injuries, immense pain and suffering, and a future filled with many questions and concerns. In fact, pedestrians are 1.5 times more likely than motor vehicle occupants to be killed in a crash. Typically, these pedestrian accidents occur because of negligent or reckless drivers....

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continues to indicate that car accidents remain the leading cause of death in children. In fact, in 2018, 636 children aged 12 years and younger died in an automobile collision, and 97,000 children suffered some sort of injury because of this accident. Seeing your...

Car accidents can happen to anyone, and the aftermath can be confusing, especially when determining who is responsible. In Louisiana, the driver who causes the accident is typically financially liable for the resulting damages, but sometimes, it's not that simple. Multiple parties might share liability, or the at-fault driver may...

Walking is a normal part of life in New Orleans. The city’s neighborhoods, nightlife, festivals and historic districts draw thousands of people onto the streets every day. Yet these same streets also see some of the highest pedestrian accident numbers in Louisiana. Understanding why these crashes happen and how local...

Distracted driving continues to affect communities across Louisiana, including New Orleans. With more people multitasking behind the wheel, crashes linked to driver inattention remain a major safety concern. This review brings together national data, Louisiana-specific findings, and insights from long-term studies to help readers understand how widespread the problem is...

Accidents are stressful enough without worrying about how to cover medical bills, lost wages, and vehicle repairs when the at-fault driver doesn't have insurance. In Louisiana, this scenario is more common than you might think. Purchasing uninsured motorist (UM) coverage can protect you from the financial burden of an accident...