Louisiana fans of Tracy Morgan might be interested to learn that a New Jersey grand jury has indicted the Wal-Mart truck driver who struck the comedian's limo in 2014. The indictment, which was handed down on Dec. 23, charges the driver with aggravated manslaughter in...
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Month: December 2015
Wrong-way driver near border raises questions
On Behalf of The Law Offices of Tim L. Fields, LLC | Dec 28, 2015 | Car Accidents
A car accident near the border of the United States and Mexico may have received coverage in Louisiana media. The accident occurred because a car driving southbound near the border crossing in San Ysidro turned around and drove back up highway at extremely high...
Safety issues with self-driving cars have been minor
On Behalf of The Law Offices of Tim L. Fields, LLC | Dec 21, 2015 | Car Accidents
Louisiana is one of the many states that has been mulling the legalities associated with self-driving cars. Recent test cases on the highways of America have given some reasons for concern, but there has also been a great deal of reassuring evidence. Although there...
Rule will require driver hours to be tracked electronically
On Behalf of The Law Offices of Tim L. Fields, LLC | Dec 17, 2015 | Truck Accidents
Bus and truck drivers in Louisiana and around the country will be required to use electronic devices to keep track of the amount of hours they spend behind the wheel under a new rule issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Rules and regulations...
Multiple 18-wheelers crash on I-10 near Baton Rouge
On Behalf of The Law Offices of Tim L. Fields, LLC | Dec 15, 2015 | Commercial Vehicle Accidents
Louisiana traffic accidents that occur in an area with inadequate infrastructure could disrupt an entire region's work and school day, especially if the roadway that is blocked is a major highway. In such an example, the westbound lanes of I-10 at the Mississippi...
Commercial vehicle brake requirements
On Behalf of The Law Offices of Tim L. Fields, LLC | Dec 9, 2015 | Truck Accidents
Federal laws mandate that commercial vehicles in Louisiana and around the country have brakes capable of adequately stopping or holding the vehicle in place. Commercial trucks that have hydraulic brakes that were installed on or after Sept. 2, 1983, must be in...
Elderly drivers and the risks of fatalities
On Behalf of The Law Offices of Tim L. Fields, LLC | Dec 7, 2015 | Car Accidents
Louisiana residents are living longer, and their chances of being injured or killed in a motor vehicle accident increases as they age. Data from the Federal Highway Administration reveals that 36 million retirement age Americans had a driver's license in 2012, and an...
Louisiana high on list of country’s worst drivers
On Behalf of The Law Offices of Tim L. Fields, LLC | Dec 4, 2015 | Car Accidents
Commuters in Louisiana who complain about all of the bad drivers on the road are actually onto something. Louisiana does have some of the nation's worst drivers, according to a study by CarInsuranceComparison.com. Using National Highway Traffic Safety Administration...
Pedestrians in wheelchairs more likely to be killed in accidents
On Behalf of The Law Offices of Tim L. Fields, LLC | Dec 2, 2015 | Car Accidents
Reducing pedestrian fatality rates is a key concern for traffic planners in Louisiana, and the results of a study conducted by researchers at Georgetown University indicates that particular attention should be paid to pedestrians who use a wheelchair. The study...
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