Drivers in Covington, Louisiana may use the interstate highway system fairly frequently. Even if they’re not traveling very far, interstates are often the fastest and most efficient way to commute to work in the morning and back home again at night. I-12 runs east and...
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Who pays for the costs in a Louisiana car-bike crash?
Cycling is a hobby people of all ages can enjoy. It offers health benefits as a form of cardiovascular exercise. It can help people strengthen their bodies and can also provide very affordable local transportation. Unfortunately, cycling can be quite dangerous because...
Safety concerns that affect nearly all teenage drivers
Teenage drivers are responsible for a disproportionate number of fatal car accidents. Drivers in any age group can, of course, cause fatal crashes. Unfortunately, though, teens cause a higher rate of fatal accidents than any other motorist age group does. Why is this...
The most important rule for staying safe while on a motorcycle
Any vehicle can crash, and most collisions are, terrifying. However, some types of collisions usually result in worse outcomes for individuals. Motorcycle crashes can be particularly severe because of how small a motorcycle is when compared to an SUV or other large...
3 forms of driver negligence that cause many Louisiana wrecks
Collisions are a natural byproduct of having millions of cars on the roads across the country. Crashes occur every day in Louisiana, and some of them are far more severe than others. Motor vehicle collisions can leave vehicles completely unsafe to drive and/or can put...
What’s the most dangerous time of day for crashes in New Orleans?
The roads in and around New Orleans are dangerous at any time of day. It only takes a momentary lapse in judgment or focus on the part of a driver for catastrophe to occur. There are certain times when crash risk is higher, such as when the weather is terrible. High...
What makes I-10 near New Orleans such a dangerous road?
Various roads and interstates in Louisiana experience far higher collision rates than most other thoroughfares. When looking at the overall number of collisions that occur, the number of vehicles involved and the severity of the consequences for the affected...
3 safety tips for motorcycle riders based on top crash causes
Like any other type of crash, most motorcycle wrecks are preventable when all travelers utilize sound safety practices. If those who routinely ride motorcycles in the summer months understand the top causes of deadly motorcycle collisions, they may have an easier time...
Wet pavement and rain cause a majority of weather-related crashes
Louisiana sees its fair share of inclement weather in the form of hurricanes and severe wind storms. Parts of the state can also sometimes see tornadoes, which can blow in quickly and leave behind total devastation. However, such extreme weather events are rare and...
Why bigger vehicles often cause Louisiana cycling crashes
For children, a bicycle may be the first real taste of freedom that they ever have. In this way, grade-school and middle-school children can take control of their own transportation if they want to visit the nearby library or go to a friend's house a few blocks away....