Most of us will probably have the good fortune to only be involved in minor “fender benders” once or twice in our lives. However, we all know that much more serious motor vehicle accidents occur every day in America. One such collision reportedly occurred recently in...
New Orleans
Businesses and restaurants may need a waiver for a safe reopening
New Orleans stay home orders will remain in place at least until May 15. Then the reopening will take place gradually, with a focus on data that analyzes the potential threat to residents in the community. Moreover, each easing of rules will likely lead to a fresh...
Truckers more liable to crash when they drink more coffee
Perhaps you were commuting between New Orleans and Covington, Louisiana, when you were hit from behind by a large truck. Now you're dealing with serious injuries and wondering if you can obtain compensation for medical costs and other losses. You may be able to file a...
Owners of expensive vehicles less likely to stop for pedestrians
According to a troubling new study in the Journal of Transport & Health, owners of expensive vehicles are less likely to stop for pedestrians entering a crosswalk. Drivers, regardless of their vehicle's value, are less likely to stop for men or pedestrians of...
Pedestrian deaths up 50% in last decade
Pedestrian deaths had gone down for decades, but pedestrian fatalities have gone up over the previous ten years by 53%. According to the Governor’s Highway Safety Association (GHSA) estimates, there were 6,590 fatalities in 2019, which is a 5% jump from 2018 and the...
Most dangerous occupations in Louisiana
Louisiana has a variety of industries that make up its economy, and some of them have jobs that require long hours and heavy manual labor. While these trades help put food on the table for numerous Louisianans, they happen to be some of the most dangerous in the...
New study finds e-scooter injury statistics alarming
The decision by City Hall in New Orleans to not be a part of an e-scooter pilot program looks to be a smart one. After months of deliberating and contemplating potential laws and regulations, the city said thanks but no thanks.Now there is study conducted by the...
Louisiana is dangerous for bikers
Louisiana has the dubious distinction of once again being near the top of rankings for the most dangerous state to bicyclists. According to the Wall Street Journal, the only one with more bike-related fatalities was Florida. Whether we are first or second, it is still...
Bike shares and safety
It seems that ride share programs like Uber and Lyft have quickly become part of the fabric in the metro areas of Louisiana. The next step has been the launch of Blue Bikes in New Orleans, which enables customers to hop on one of the 700 bikes at any one of its 68...
Louisiana drivers near bottom of new survey
The Allstate Insurance Company compiles a list of the motor vehicle accident claims it receives each year. It then breaks them down into 200 metro areas across the country. The number 1 ranked Brownsville, Texas was determined to be the safest place to drive. At the...