The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) Fatality Analysis Reporting System, as its name suggests, compiles data including the number of deadly U.S. crashes as well as their potential causes. Federal officials also regularly analyze the data...

Vehicle crashes are the number one cause of fatal traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) among those over 75 years of age and those between 15 and 34 years of age. They are also the principal cause of TBIs requiring hospitalization among those between 15 and 44 years of age....

A truck accident lawsuit isn't the same as any other kind of car accident claim, and it can be harder to successfully pursue your claim. However, the right legal representation combined with determination can help you achieve a favorable outcome in your case. Many...

There are many different kinds of drivers on the Louisiana roads who pose more risk for you than the average individual. You probably already know that crossing paths with someone under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or going through an intersection at the same...

Commercial trucks are big. Commercial truck drivers don’t always follow the rules of the road. So, when you combine these two things, you’re at risk of being injured or even killed in an accident just by being on the road with these big rigs. This should lead you to...

The number of lives lost in car accidents has been on the decline in recent years. It fell by 2% between 2017 and 2018, and then it fell by 2% again from 2018 to 2019. The full numbers for 2020 are not complete yet, and it will take a while for all of the data to be...

After a spinal cord injury impacts you or someone in your family, it can be difficult to understand the implications of the injury for your family. Between inaccurate representations of spinal cord injuries in popular media and many confusing medical terms, it can be...

Fall has some of the best weather you will ever see in North Louisiana. While Ouachita Parish doesn’t get the colorful foliage the residents in the more northern states enjoy in autumn, the sunny, milder days and cool nights bring welcome relief to those who are ready...

Semitrucks are large and heavy vehicles that can cause serious injuries to passengers of smaller vehicles in a crash. All drivers must ensure that they’re operating their vehicles safely, especially when they’re around big rigs. The truckers must also take steps to...

Traveling in a motor vehicle is an inherently dangerous activity. Even a simple, short trip that you've already taken a hundred times can result in a crash due to mechanical issues, mistakes on your part or bad driving habits practiced by someone else. Given that the...