Someone who is going about their daily business can end up abruptly harmed by an outside party. Both businesses and individuals can cause major harm to others. People choose to drive while drunk or to commit acts of violence against other people. Businesses release...
Motorcycle Accident
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...
Common ways a motorcyclist can cause a collision
Motorcycle accidents can happen in the blink of eye. For the motorist, it may seem as if the motorcyclist came out of nowhere. And while motorists in Louisiana have a duty to practice motorcycle awareness, motorcyclists too have a duty of care when riding. The...
Helmets save lives
Some motorcyclists complain that helmets are uncomfortable, but there is no denying that they save lives. This is why Louisiana requires all riders to wear this vital piece of safety equipment. The keys are to buy one that fits properly and is highly rated. Whether it...
Fatality rates are down, but motorcycles are still dangerous
There have been alarming news regarding the 50% increase in the number of pedestrian deaths here in the United States in the last decade. So it is always nice to pass along some good news – motorcycle fatalities were down in 2018 (the most recent year of comprehensive...
What happens in the aftermath of a motorcycle accident matters
Many people enjoy riding motorcycles because they appreciate the freedom of the open road and the feel of the wind in their hair. While bikers have the same rights to be on the roads as other types of motorists, people often regard them with disdain. There is an...
Sharing the road with motorcycles
The recent crash outside of Walker made the local news for a good reason. A rider on a Harley Davidson traveling westbound on LA Hwy 1024 East of Hwy. 449 crashed head-on into a Chevrolet Tahoe that was traveling east. According to news reports, the driver of the SUV...
Safety advocates fight plan to ease truck driver regulations
Safety advocates warn that a Department of Transportation plan to loosen rules over the number of hours a truck driver can work may put all drivers at higher risk on U.S. highways. The Associated Press reports the trucking industry has long fought to see the federal...
Seven motorcyclists die in accident
A driver of a commercial pick-up truck pulling a flatbed trailer made a fatal error on June 21 when he allowed his vehicle to veer across the yellow line and into the oncoming lane occupied by ten motorcyclists. Seven in the group, known as the Jarheads Motorcycle...
Feds may require new motorcycle safety technology
Riding motorcycles continues to be the epitome of risky behavior that can lead to severe injury or death. Now the National Traffic Safety Board (NTSB) voted 5-0 to recommend that motorcycle manufacturers institute some updated technology to improve the safety of...