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Understanding Cultural Factors Behind Drunk Driving Crashes in Louisiana
Drunk driving is a leading cause of motor vehicle collisions, and both catastrophic and fatal injuries, across the country. In Louisiana specifically, drunk driving is incredibly common and dangerous, with approximately 31% of deadly wrecks involving alcohol consumption according to the LA Highway Safety Commission. Additionally, a report from the Louisiana Transportation Research Center… Read More »
What Are Dram Shop Laws?
Intoxicated driving is a serious issue in Louisiana as it is throughout the country. In fact, data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) indicates that about one-third of all deadly vehicle wrecks involve intoxicated driving, and that number is slightly higher in Louisiana. Drunk driving causes motorists, motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians to… Read More »
Types of Brain Injuries Happen in Car Crashes
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) have a wide range of causes, from slip and fall accidents or falls from heights to recreational sport accidents. Yet for people of all ages, auto accidents are one of the leading causes of head trauma. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 25… Read More »
New Study Considers Monetary Incentives to Prevent Distracted Driving
Louisiana has one of the highest rates of distracted driving crashes in the country, leading to countless injuries and deaths among motor vehicle occupants, bicyclists, and pedestrians. According to the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission, in 2021 alone, 678 people were killed by a distracted driver, and more than 23,000 people were injured. Research suggests… Read More »
Typical Car Accident Settlement Amounts With Injury in Louisiana
Car accidents are life-altering events that can leave you with injuries, medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. At Rice & Kendig, our Shreveport car accident lawyers understand how devastating this can be. If you’ve been injured in a car accident due to a negligent driver, you may be entitled to compensation. But… Read More »
Traffic Injuries at Louisiana Worksites
In certain areas around Shreveport, there are higher risks of traffic collisions resulting in severe injuries. Crashes in roadway work zones can be particularly dangerous for workers in those areas, as well as pedestrians or bicyclists nearby. In fact, crashes in roadway work areas are the leading cause of work-related deaths in the United… Read More »
Change to Louisiana Personal Injury Statute of Limitations
For decades in Louisiana, anyone who has been injured in a motor vehicle collision or any other kind of incident resulting from another party’s negligence has only had one year from the date of the injury to file a civil lawsuit seeking damages. This time window is known as the statute of limitations, and… Read More »
How to Avoid Common Causes of Motorcycle Crashes
Motorcycling is a popular form of transportation and pastime in the U.S. Although there are not nearly as many motorcyclists in Louisiana as in some other coastal and southern states, there are nonetheless more than 100,000 registered motorcycles in Louisiana, based on data from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). While motorcycling is common and… Read More »
What Are Different Types of Brain Injuries in Personal Injury Cases?
Traumatic brain injuries can easily change a person’s life forever, and these types of injuries can occur in a variety of different ways. Depending on age and other factors, common causes of brain injuries include motor vehicle crashes, bicycle and pedestrian collisions, recreational and amateur sports, and even dog bites, especially those affecting young… Read More »
Summer Drunk Driving Crashes
Motor vehicle collisions have various causes throughout the year in Louisiana, and crashes caused by drunk driving can occur regardless of the season. However, data suggests that intoxicated driving crashes tend to spike during the summer months, increasing the risk of injury in a wreck caused by a drunk driver. Holidays tend to be… Read More »
Speeding and Traffic Crashes in Louisiana
Traffic collisions that occur in Shreveport and throughout Louisiana have various causes, such as distracted driving due to texting, intoxicated driving, and various forms of aggressive driving. While many drivers acknowledge the serious risks associated with distractions behind the wheel and drunk driving, a surprisingly high number of motorists regularly speed. According to the… Read More »
What is Hydroplaning?
Hydroplaning happens when a layer of water builds up between a vehicle’s tires and the road surface, causing a loss of traction and control. This dangerous phenomenon can lead to catastrophic car accidents and severe injuries, as the driver may be unable to steer, brake, or accelerate effectively. The Shreveport car accident lawyers at… Read More »
