Louisiana holds the unfortunate distinction of being fourth in the country for the highest rate of fatal accidents due to distracted driving. Recent research has shown that, within Louisiana’s total of 887 deadly accidents, 173 were attributed to drivers who were distracted. This places Louisiana in the top four states nationwide for lethal incidents connected …
Texting while driving has become an increasingly common issue, reaching far and wide across our modern society. As cellphones have grown integral to our daily routines, the temptation to stay connected, even behind the wheel, has escalated. It’s not uncommon to see drivers glancing down at their phones at traffic lights, or even while cruising …
Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offense in Louisiana. But when a crash happens, many people assume the drunk driver is always the one at fault. That’s not always the case. Understanding the difference between criminal charges and civil liability can help you know what steps to take if a drunk driver has …
Airbags have been standard in all new passenger vehicles since the 1998/1999 model year. Front airbags reduce driver fatalities in frontal crashes by 29%, and side airbags protecting the head can reduce the driver’s risk of death in driver-side collisions by 37%. When shopping for a car, be sure to check for both front and …
In 2021, Louisiana saw 914 car crashes on public highways, with a total of 997 fatalities. Having the right automobile coverage can help protect drivers’ vehicles and personal finances in the aftermath of a car accident. Maintaining state-required minimums of liability coverage or even more can also help ensure everyone in the accident receives the …
2021 was the deadliest year in more than a decade for New Orleans drivers, with 69 people dying in car crashes, the highest amount of fatalities since 2004. According to the New Orleans Health Department and the Department of Public Works, that is a 35 percent increase from 2020. In addition to that, 338 people …
A car accident can be a stressful and frightening experience, but knowing what to do in advance can make a big difference in how the situation unfolds. Whether you’re dealing with injuries, vehicle damage, or the legal aftermath, having a clear plan in place can help you handle the process more confidently. In this guide, …
Dash cams have become a popular accessory for drivers across the country. These small cameras sit on your windshield or dashboard, quietly recording everything happening on the road. In Louisiana, where the legal system follows an at-fault model for car accidents, Dashcam video can be critical in court cases and insurance claims. But can this …
Louisiana is no stranger to the tourism and related rental car industry, with 41 million visitors flooding the state in 2021 which generated $16.8 billion last year, according to the Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation, and Tourism. Nationally, the number of cars rented doubled from 17.3 million in 2020 to 29.2 million in 2021. This …
There are the “dog days of summer,” not to be confused with the “100 deadliest days of summer,” another summertime phrase that does not have a positive connotation. It refers to the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day each summer when fatal teen (between ages 15 and 18) car accidents increase in the United …
