As Louisiana parents may know, the influence of alcohol on underage drivers causes the highest number of deaths among teens, and almost 50 percent of those deaths are the vehicle drivers. To address this problem, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has...
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Month: October 2015
Truck driver was on the road over 14 hours before fatal crash
On Behalf of The Law Offices of Tim L. Fields, LLC | Oct 28, 2015 | Truck Accidents
A truck driver who was licensed in Louisiana caused a fatal accident on Oct. 1 when he crossed over the center line and struck a pickup truck head on. The accident took place in Concordia Parish while the truck driver was operating a loaded logging truck. Three...
The risks of car accidents due to vehicles running red lights
On Behalf of The Law Offices of Tim L. Fields, LLC | Oct 23, 2015 | Car Accidents
Motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians in New Orleans have to be cognizant of a great number of factors that could arise when they are out on the road. A problem that should be of primary concern is the possibility of a driver disobeying traffic laws. One particular...
Risk of vehicle-related death is lower but still exists
On Behalf of The Law Offices of Tim L. Fields, LLC | Oct 20, 2015 | Car Accidents
Technological advancements in vehicle safety and improvements in structural design have made it safer in recent years to be on the road. Safety technologies such as seat belts and electronic stability control are credited with saving thousands of lives. Nevertheless,...
Autonomous car technology and liability
On Behalf of The Law Offices of Tim L. Fields, LLC | Oct 16, 2015 | Car Accidents
Louisiana residents may be aware of the autonomous car technology that is being tested in California, Nevada, Florida and Michigan. Manufacturers such as Mercedes-Benz, Google and Volvo have called for the federal government to increase testing permissions across the...
Car accident victim pursues claim against insurer
On Behalf of The Law Offices of Tim L. Fields, LLC | Oct 12, 2015 | Car Accidents
Louisiana residents that have been injured in a car accident that was caused by an uninsured motorist may be able to file a claim against their own insurer in order to recover compensation for damages. One man did just that after he was involved in a wreck on Nov. 23,...
Impact of the International Roadcheck 2015
On Behalf of The Law Offices of Tim L. Fields, LLC | Oct 9, 2015 | Truck Accidents
A substantial number of people in Louisiana may be affected by inspections made by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance in June. The results of the inspection blitz, International Roadcheck 2015, are included in a report that was released on Sept. 28. The three-day...
No charges against Caitlyn Jenner for fatal car accident
On Behalf of The Law Offices of Tim L. Fields, LLC | Oct 6, 2015 | Car Accidents
When there is a car accident in Louisiana, people who are in one run the risk of suffering catastrophic injuries and even fatalities. There can be numerous reasons for these crashes to occur including a reckless, distracted or otherwise negligent driver. Motor vehicle...
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