Motor vehicle accidents impact the lives of thousands of Americans every year. When a car accident results in a personal injury or loss as the result of another driver's actions, it may be considered negligent driving by the court. However, determining whether a...
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NIH study: teen drivers more dangerous once they are licensed
The National Institutes for Health and Virginia Tech University published the results of a study where researchers compared 90 teens' driving behaviors when they had a learner's permit and when they became licensed. Teens in Louisiana and their parents should know...
Online study: drivers distracted by group chats, social media
Distracted driving, a widespread issue in Louisiana and elsewhere, was the subject of a new online study from the market research firm Wakefield Research. Nearly 2,000 drivers from across the nation responded to it. The results were recently shared by Root Insurance,...
Distracted driving is both prevalent and dangerous
There are many ways in which a person can become distracted while driving in Louisiana and across the country. According to a study from Zendrive, distracted driving rose in each area in which data was collected and analyzed. The research also found that motorists may...
IIHS: newer pickups less safe for passengers than drivers
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has been crash-testing modern two-row pickup trucks for passenger safety, and their results may be discouraging to many Louisiana residents. It turns out that passengers in these pickups are more likely to suffer injury or...
Pedestrian deaths for 2018 may be highest since 1990
A new report from the Governors Highway Safety Association estimates that 6,227 pedestrians were killed in the U.S. in 2018, which is an increase of 250 people from 2017 and the highest that the number has been since 1990. Louisiana residents should know that from...
Speeding behind nearly one third of traffic deaths
The Governors Highway Safety Association has a report out showing that excessive speed is behind nearly one in three automobile-related fatalities. It expresses concern over the persistence of speeding as a factor in crashes, pointing out that it is considered...
Drowsy drivers plague ridesharing industry
The ridesharing industry in Louisiana and across the U.S. is facing a problem of drowsy drivers. Many drivers, compelled by low fares and salary incentives, choose to work even when they are drowsy. Since most are independent contractors, they are never screened for...
Seatbelts may reduce severity of liver injuries
Every year in Louisiana and across the U.S., motor vehicle accidents lead to tens of thousands of fatalities and 2 million emergency room visits. Many of the injuries are caused by blunt abdominal trauma, and the liver and spleen are the two most commonly injured...
When pedestrians are injured on interstate highways
Over 10 percent of fatal pedestrian accidents in Louisiana and across the U.S. take place on interstate highways. Injuries are also frequent, but pedestrians who believe their injuries were due to the negligence of the driver may be able to file a claim against that...