In Louisiana, it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content of 0.08% or greater. However, drunk driving still commonly occurs and claims many lives per year. Here are some statistics about the dangers of drunk driving in Louisiana. Drunk...
Car Accidents
Louisiana car crash turns fatal after run-in with truck
As you drive alongside a vehicle on a highway or any other road, you may wonder what would happen if it suddenly swerved. Some truckers or other drivers may act erratically or fail to stop in time to avoid a crash with you. Learning more about common problems with...
Dangers of distracted driving for truck drivers
Under normal conditions, truck driving is a challenging occupation. It takes extreme focus and caution to avoid serious accidents and fatalities. When distracted driving occurs, the risks of an accident increase, as does the severity of the accident. Distractions can...
Distraction and fatigue primary causes of trucking accidents
Most truck drivers are careful drivers who perform their jobs safely. However, long hours, distractions and fatigue brought on by pressure to meet deadlines sometimes lead to accidents on the road. When trucking accidents cause injuries, drivers may need legal...
Why is drowsy driving on the rise?
Dangerous driving behaviors come in all shapes and sizes. Drowsy driving is one of them. But unlike some other forms of dangerous driving, drowsy driving is actually on the rise in recent years. Why is drowsy driving a continued phenomenon? What makes it so prevalent...
What is inattentional blindness?
Drivers like you face numerous risks on the road. Some are easy to prepare for. Others can catch you by surprise. This includes issues like inattentional blindness, which you often do not realize is happening. What should you know about inattentional blindness? How...
Why do TBI victims behave differently?
After suffering from a brain injury, victims often experience several effects in the aftermath. For example, many go through changes to their temperament. These changes can range from mild to severe. They can also vary wildly in how long they last. What should you...
Traumatic brain injuries can cause behavioral changes
Vehicle accidents are a common cause of traumatic brain injuries. While a mild TBI may only affect a person's brain temporarily, more serious injuries may result in serious complications or even death. One of the complications that can arise from TBIs includes severe...
How do drowsy and intoxicated driving compare?
In Louisiana, drunk drivers face severe repercussions for their actions if convicted of DUI crimes. But what about drowsy drivers? This form of distracted driving takes many lives a year, after all. But the law does not treat them with equal severity. In spite of...
Head-on collision in Bossier Parrish kills two, injures others
Every time someone gets behind the wheel of a vehicle in Louisiana (or agrees to travel as a passenger in another's car), they run the risk of experiencing a car accident. Most accept this risk, however, due to the assumption that the others that share the road with...
