Category Archives: Distracted Driving Accident
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 »
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 »
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 »
Video Calls and Distracted Driving Crashes
In recent years, the dangers of distracted driving have become major concerns for motorists, bicyclists, pedestrians, and law enforcement officials across the country, especially with the rise of smartphone technology and other distracting electronic devices. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), cell phone use behind the wheel is one of the leading causes… Read More »
Forms of Distracted Driving in Louisiana
Distracted driving is a serious problem that results in catastrophic and deadly crashes in Shreveport and throughout Louisiana. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), approximately 9 people are killed in distracted driving crashes each day in the US alone. While many people often assume that talking or texting on a smartphone is the… Read More »
What Are the Major Causes of Distracted Driving Crashes?
Distracted driving is extremely dangerous, and many people associate it with texting while driving, or talking on a handheld phone while driving. While distracted driving rates do appear to have risen with the widespread use of smartphones, it is critical to remember that distracted driving is a problem that is much bigger than the… Read More »
What To Know About Distracted Driving Crashes Involving Pedestrians
Distracted driving crashes can occur almost anywhere in Shreveport when a driver behind the wheel is not paying sufficient attention to the road and to the task of driving. Much too often, pedestrians are seriously injured in collisions involving distracted drivers. From crashes that occur in crosswalks to those that happen on local roads… Read More »
Distracted Driving Is Caused By More Than Smart Phones
Distracted driving crash rates have risen with the increased use of smartphones over the last decade and longer. As a result, many people assume that the majority of collisions caused by distracted driving involve a motorist who is talking or texting on a phone, or otherwise using a phone to look up information on… Read More »
What Type Of Evidence Can Prove Distracted Driving?
When a distracted motorist causes a collision in Shreveport that results in serious injuries, you may be concerned that it will be difficult to prove negligence. Unlike drunk driving crashes where an intoxicated motorist might be required to take a breathalyzer test, there is no test like a breathalyzer to prove distracted driving. Given… Read More »
How Does Comparative Fault Affect A Distracted Driving Case?
If you were injured recently in a collision involving a distracted driver, you are likely considering your options for seeking financial compensation. You may have already begun the process of filing an auto insurance claim, and you may be thinking about a car crash lawsuit. When you are planning to file a lawsuit against… Read More »
