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The number of wrong-way car crashes is rising
Wrong-way car accidents are the most dangerous type of car crash. Unfortunately, these accidents have increased in frequency over the past decade, and the numbers keep rising. While alcohol is the number one cause of this type of vehicle crash, many other groups are...
How alcohol impairs a drinker’s driving ability
We have all heard that drinking and driving is extremely dangerous and an unnecessary risk. But have you ever wondered what drinking alcohol does that specifically impairs a person's ability to drive safely and increases the chances of a car accident? According to the...
Received a settlement offer? Don’t take it just yet
If you have been involved in a collision and receive a settlement offer from the other party’s insurance company, you could be tempted to take it and settle the case right then and there. Before you do that, it’s very important to make sure that the settlement offer...
Reasons to file a personal injury claim after a car accident
Being involved in a car accident will have come unexpectedly and will undoubtedly have a significant negative impact on your life. You never asked to suffer in this way, and likely, you will believe that the other party is to blame for what happened. If the accident...
Important steps to take after a car accident
A car accident typically comes without notice. One second you’re safe and sound in your vehicle, but the next you’re injured and wondering what’s to come. While no two car accidents share the exact same circumstances, anyone who finds themselves dealing with the...
Negative emotions can be a major distraction for drivers
More than likely, you get behind the wheel of your car most days of the week. You probably have daily obligations that you cannot address from home, and no matter what your mood may be, you have to get in the car and drive.You probably don't have the luxury of...
Ironic: Technology used in the fight against distracted driving
On any road at any given time, there's almost certainly a distracted driver. Distracted driving is so prevalent that you are likely to see a person looking at their phone any time you drive down the road. It is a serious problem that affects the health and safety of...
Are you sharing the road with someone too tired to drive safely?
More than likely, every time you get on the road, you share it with someone who really shouldn't be driving due to lack of sleep. On some occasions, that person may even be you. Most people don't get enough sleep these days.Sometimes your daily obligations may not...
Hit by a drunk driver? Know your full range of legal options.
Operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol is extremely dangerous, and drunk drivers threaten the safety of everyone nearby them.If you were injured by a drunk driver in Louisiana, it is important to know your full range of legal options for holding that...