Few drivers on northern Louisiana roads expect it to happen, but unfortunately, sometimes a devastating car wreck can result in a spinal cord injury with serious complications, such as paralysis. Not all spinal cord injuries happen instantly, though. In fact, seeking...
Do you understand the effects of TBI on caregivers?
Instead of dealing with your own traumatic brain injury, you may care for a friend or family member in Louisiana who has one. If you choose to devote a great deal of time and energy to providing care for your loved one, learn how being a caregiver impacts your mental...
How Can You Relieve Chronic Back Pain Following a Car Accident?
Neck and back injuries are common in motor vehicle collisions. Unfortunately, even after any sprains, strains, bruises, and lacerations heal, the pain can remain. According to the American Chiropractic Association, lower back pain is the most prevalent disabling...
Safety Council focuses on teen drivers
The National Safety Council has chosen the month of May to focus on teens and inexperienced drivers. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) records indicate that traffic crashes are the leading cause of death for teens and young adults. Woman driving car...
When Should You Replace Your Motorcycle Helmet?
A motorcycle helmet is a complex piece of equipment that is indispensable to riders who want to avoid serious and potentially fatal injuries. The hard outer shell blunts the force of a collision, the inner foam lining absorbs impact, and comfort padding holds your...
Motorcycle Safety Laws All Louisiana Riders Should Know
Motorcycles are quick off the mark, nimble around corners, and capable of slicing through traffic. But these performance benefits are not without risk. Motorcycles are less stable on the road than vehicles with four wheels, less visible to other drivers, and lacking...
Cell Phone Laws for Drivers in Louisiana: What You Need to Know
If you think you’re using your smartphone way too often, you’re not alone: TIME Magazine reports that collectively, people across the United States check their smartphones nearly 8 billion times each day. That aggregate number refers to all Americans and averages out...
Two Fatal Collisions Occur on I-20 in Bienville Parish on Same Evening
According to KTBS, there were two tragic accidents within about a mile of each other on I-20 earlier this month. Louisiana State Police are still investigating the crashes, which happened in Bienville parish just east of Arcadia. Young Adult Driving Over the Speed...
What If You Miss the Filing Deadline for a Personal Injury Claim?
The state of Louisiana has one of the shortest statutes of limitations for filing a personal injury claim. Accident victims typically have just one year from the date of the incident to sue the party liable for the damages they have incurred. As if this deadline was...
Will Self-Driving Cars Reduce the Number of Traffic Fatalities?
If driver error is the leading cause of motor vehicle collisions, is it reasonable to assume that the widespread use of self-driving cars could save a considerable number of lives every year? Auto manufacturers seem to think so, but consumers remain wary of technology...