Month: February 2015

Reports say that driver of a 2013 Taoi moped driving eastbound on La. 300 when the driver of a 2001 Chevrolet Astro van going north made a right turn into the path of the moped. The moped collided with the back of the van and the driver was ejected from the moped. He...

An accident involving two cars killed one person on Feb. 19 in Ouachita Parish. The crash happened shortly before 8:00 p.m. at the intersection of Rowland Road on Louisiana Highway 594. Louisiana State Police troopers responded to the collision that took place when a...

On Feb. 9, a 51-year-old Youngsville man was killed on his motorcycle in a crash involving two other vehicles. The crash occurred at 11:20 a.m. at the corner of La. 92 and St. Etienne Road. The motorcycle driver was waiting to turn left onto St. Etienne Road when he...

Car accidents are not always the result of one driver's mistake. Sometimes two or more drivers took actions that caused the accident. How fault for the accidents is determined during personal injury lawsuits is governed by various state laws. In Louisiana comparative...

Many Louisiana residents enjoy the feeling of freedom afforded by riding on motorcycles. Unfortunately, motorcyclists face a greater risk of vehicle accident involvement than do occupants of other cars, and a greater likelihood that if they are involved in an accident...

Residents of Louisiana who are in car accidents might suffer a number of different types of injuries including shoulder trauma. The collarbone and the upper part of the arm, also known as the clavicle and the humerus, may be vulnerable to fracture. Fractures to the...

With the inclement weather that Louisiana residents often have to drive in, having a set of dependable tires is a necessity. Worn, bald or damaged tires can lead to hydroplaning on wet or snowy roads because the tire's grooves are not at full potential to divert water...

Drivers in Louisiana who get behind the wheel while they are drunk put themselves and others at great risk. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Adminstration, 30 people are killed every day in car accidents that involve an alcohol-impaired driver. Almost...