If you come across a distracted driver on the road, they could cause an accident, which highlights the importance of staying vigilant. Whether you walk, ride a bike or drive a car, distractions pose a serious threat to your safety. Likewise, when other drivers lose...
Personal Injury
How can I keep my kids safe when biking?
Bicycle accidents often result in severe injuries to the bicyclist. While they share the road with motor vehicles, bicyclists do not have to have a license or any type of training. As a parent, you can ensure your children know how to safely ride on the roadways. By...
The problem with crash test dummies
Crash test dummies have served an essential role in automobile safety. Their popularity has also led to animated depictions and the name of a famous rock band. They are also in need of upgrades. According to a Government Accountability Office report, the National...
When is a broken bone more serious?
Broken bones are common injuries. However, many factors go into determining the severity of a break. A broken bone may rise to a catastrophic injury if they lead to a significant change in the way you live your life. Take a look at some things that contribute to the...
Signs that you have a head injury
When you think about brain trauma, you may think of physical signs like a forehead gash. The reality is that any traumatic event that causes your head to move sharply in one direction or the other may result in brain injury. Keep an eye out for some of the signs and...
How severe is your burn injury?
Many people will suffer from varying degrees of burn injury in their lifetime. It is important to understand how these injuries can impact sufferers and how they manifest. To that end, a scale exists by which doctors and other medical professionals can determine the...
Tips for avoiding alcohol related car accidents
There were a record number of deaths on Louisiana highways in 2021 with 914 highway crashes in the state that caused 997 deaths. About 40% of the state's highway deaths involved alcohol use. These tips can help you avoid alcohol-related car accidents. Reasons impaired...
4 ways to safely share the road with trucks
Driving on narrow streets or crowded highways may already cause you stress and finding out you are sharing the road with a semi-truck might heighten that anxiety. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, in 2020, 4,014 people died in large truck crashes. To...
What may I do to recover from a truck accident in Louisiana?
A catastrophic accident resulting from a truck driver’s negligence may require a lawsuit to obtain the needed relief. Recovering damages for your injuries may depend on showing the court how the other party’s carelessness caused the accident. ConsumerNotice.org...
What to know about whiplash injuries
Their vehicles suddenly get hit from behind. Their bodies jolt forward and backward, causing whiplash injuries. More than just a pain in the neck, suffering this type of neck strain or sprain may cause several unexpected challenges for auto accident victims....