Category: Car Accidents
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Were You Injured in an Uber?
Uber provides an important convenience in New Orleans for residents and visitors alike. People can easily get around town without renting a car or following the schedules of public transportation. People who are out on the town can hitch a ride home if they have had too much to drink, preventing a potential drunk driving…
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Drunk Drivers Can Kill Pedestrians
Getting hit by a car is always a risk for people who choose to walk to their destinations. With so many pedestrians constantly out and about in New Orleans, we are constantly seeing headlines about pedestrians who are seriously injured or tragically killed by drivers. Many dangerous behaviors can lead a driver to hit a…
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Can Apps Help Battle Distracted Driving?
Distracted driving is one of the most common causes of dangerous—and sometimes fatal—accidents on the road, both in Louisiana and nationwide. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that in 2016, distracted drivers caused close to 3,500 traffic fatalities. To help reduce the number of distracted drivers on the roads in Louisiana, the Louisiana…
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Fatigued Driving Can Be Similar to Drunk Driving
Driving while fatigued is a common problem in the United States, and it’s not limited to commercial truck drivers. In fact, a recent study conducted by the Sleep Foundation found that one-third of all drivers interviewed confessed to falling asleep at the wheel at least once. Although many people assume that fatigue can be overcome…
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How a Car Accident Can Affect Your Job
After a car accident, you may be shaken up, and you may spend time in the hospital. Everyone knows a car accident can cause serious damage to your vehicle and serious injuries to you—but you may not think about the effects of an accident on other aspects of your life. It is common, however,…
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April Is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
The National Safety Council (NSC) is dedicated to raising awareness about public health and safety issues in the United States to reduce the number of preventable injuries that occur each year. The NSC has deemed April of 2018 as “Distracted Driving Awareness Month,” intended to bring attention to the dangers of distracted driving and help…