Monthly Archives: July 2024
10 Stages of Brain Injury Recovery
Depending on the severity of a traumatic brain injury, recovery can be an incredibly long and difficult process. For severe brain injuries, there are typically 10 stages of brain injury recovery that victims must endure to regain a sense of normalcy and independence. The Shreveport traumatic brain injury lawyers at Rice & Kendig are… Read More »
Distracted Driving Bill Could Reduce Crashes in Shreveport
Louisiana has a serious distracted driving problem, and collisions routinely result in serious and deadly injuries in Shreveport and across the state. According to a recent article from KNOE, the American Automobile Association released a report in early April 2024 that identified Louisiana as the state with the third-highest rate of distracted drivers in… Read More »
Students and Bicycle Crashes
Students in Shreveport frequently ride buses to school or drive themselves, whether they are in high school or attending a local college or university. While students certainly can be injured in bus collisions and automobile crashes, they can also be seriously injured in bicycle collisions with automobiles and other types of bicycle wrecks. In… Read More »
Is It Illegal to Drive With Headphones in Louisiana?
Distracted driving comes in many forms and has become increasingly common, especially since cell phones became a part of our daily lives. One lesser-known form of distracted driving is wearing headphones while driving. Depending on the type of listening device being used and how it is used, wearing headphones while driving can be incredibly… Read More »
Avoiding Teen Driver Crashes in Louisiana
Motor vehicle collisions are the leading cause of preventable deaths for teenagers in the United States, according to the National Safety Council (NSC). Although recent data suggests that the overall rate of teen driver fatalities has decreased recently, the rate of deaths and serious injuries among teen drivers remains high. It is important for… Read More »
What is a No Zone?
Most drivers feel very nervous when driving next to big semi-trucks, and for good reason. Semi-truck accidents are often the most catastrophic types of accidents, resulting in life-changing injuries and even death. That’s why it’s crucial to be aware of semi-truck blind spots, so you can drive safely when near these massive vehicles. Below,… Read More »
Filing a Claim After an Intoxicated Boating Injury
Most motorists in Louisiana know that drunk driving or drugged driving is extremely dangerous and can result in serious collisions where vehicle occupants are severely injured. Although statistics suggest that many drivers continue to get behind the wheel despite having one drink too many and recognizing that they may have a blood alcohol concentration… Read More »
Deadly Summer Driving: What to Know
The summer months tend to involve more motor vehicle collisions and fatal traffic crashes than other months of the year. As such, there are often references to the “100 deadly days of summer,” or the “100 deadliest days,” according to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. This is because the days between Memorial Day… Read More »
