Ride-sharing services brand themselves as a safe and efficient means of transportation. Due to concerns about safety, they have even broken down some of the statistics to show how low those risks are. For instance, one report claimed that the average in the United...
Wrongful death
Defending against wrongful death by police action
The loss of a loved one is a difficult time to process, which is why surviving loved ones will sometimes seek to hold someone accountable for their loss. Unfortunately, this could lead to innocent parties being accused of the wrongful death, and sometimes this is a...
Daily commuting can be a dangerous task
Your daily commutes in Louisiana were uneventful and led you at times to become inattentive, but then an accident occurred, and everything has changed. Fortunately, if you contributed little or no fault to the accident, you may pursue a personal injury claim against...
Bill banning handheld cellphones usage moves forward
The Louisiana Senate voted 31-5 to ban the use of handheld cellphones while operating motor vehicles. This long-overdue move puts the state, which traditionally is at or near the top of motor vehicle fatalities and injuries, more in line with most other states’ laws...
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...
Media reports uptick in reckless driving
Folks are supposed to be sheltering in place, but essential personnel are still going to work, and others still need to shop for food and other necessities. Regardless of whether one drives or walks to do these errands, they likely have a story about a driver driving...
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...
Mesothelioma still a risk for many
Asbestos-related diseases have impacted the lives of thousands. There are a variety of strains, but they are generally hard to diagnose and treat. None more so than mesothelioma, which is a rare and malignant form of cancer that affects the outer lining of a human...
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...