Driving can be dangerous for young people, as the leading cause of death for teens in the U.S. is motor vehicle accidents. These crashes are preventable in many cases, and Louisiana parents as well as their children can take steps to reduce the number of injuries and...
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Month: June 2015
Accidents involving speed and drinking in Louisiana
On Behalf of The Law Offices of Tim L. Fields, LLC | Jun 26, 2015 | Car Accidents
According to 2012 data collected by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration made available in 2014, high speed is one of the primary causes of fatal crashes. Additionally, statistics indicate that alcohol consumption increases the chances that someone will...
Technology designed to prevent drunk driving
On Behalf of The Law Offices of Tim L. Fields, LLC | Jun 22, 2015 | Car Accidents
Louisiana residents are likely aware that drunk drivers cause thousands of deaths and injuries on the nation's roads every year. Authorities have traditionally approached the problem with a combination of public awareness campaigns highlighting the dangers of drunk...
Facts regarding the dangers of drowsy driving
On Behalf of The Law Offices of Tim L. Fields, LLC | Jun 18, 2015 | Car Accidents
Louisiana motorists may be alarmed to learn about the number of drowsy drivers there are these days and the impact they are having on the nation's highways. A study conducted by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that at more than 10 percent of the drivers...
NTSB pushes for mandatory accident avoidence systems
On Behalf of The Law Offices of Tim L. Fields, LLC | Jun 15, 2015 | Car Accidents
The lives of countless Louisiana road users have been saved in recent decades by innovative automobile safety features like airbags and anti-lock brakes, and electronic crash avoidance systems may save many more in the years ahead. The National Transportation Safety...
Man injured in crash files lawsuit against employer
On Behalf of The Law Offices of Tim L. Fields, LLC | Jun 11, 2015 | Car Accidents
On June 1, it was reported that a man filed a lawsuit against his employer in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana on May 20 after he was involved in an automobile accident. The car crash reportedly occurred on Jan. 19 while the plaintiff was...
Bus passenger sues over injuries from crash
On Behalf of The Law Offices of Tim L. Fields, LLC | Jun 9, 2015 | Bus Accidents
A Louisiana woman has filed a lawsuit claiming she was injured when the bus she was riding in was hit by another vehicle on April 15. She is seeking an unspecified amount in damages for mental distress, mental anguish and pain and suffering. According to the court...
Causes of fatal car crashes around the country
On Behalf of The Law Offices of Tim L. Fields, LLC | Jun 4, 2015 | Car Accidents
When spotting wrecks on the road, it is natural to wonder about what caused them. According to information recently compiled by the Auto Insurance Center, most fatal accidents are the result of fairly common behaviors and mistakes. The group gathered data made...
Truck driver blamed for April 2014 accident that killed 10
On Behalf of The Law Offices of Tim L. Fields, LLC | Jun 1, 2015 | Truck Accidents
Louisiana residents may have read media reports about an accident involving a truck and bus that claimed the lives of 10 people and injured 39 others in April 2014. The accident occurred on a rural stretch of Interstate 5 in California. Five of those killed were high...
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