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Daimler recalls semis
German-owned Daimler Trucks, makers of Mercedes-Benz, Freightliner Trucks, Thomas Built Buses, Detroit Diesel and many other auto subsidiaries, has recalled several 2014-2017 models of their Freightliner and Western Star series semi trucks. There are two separate...
Excess and inappropriate speed both contribute to car accidents
When local Louisiana drivers view another car that appears to be going too fast, they might think that the driver is going to cause an accident. Indeed, speed is a contributing factor to not only countless car accidents, but also to the severity of such accidents. In...
A truck’s loose cargo can be deadly
When you're rolling down the highway at 70 mph, the impact from a loose item is far more than its weight. It comes at you at highway speed with the added impact of hitting your car and maybe even the person in the driver's seat. With all of the trucks hauling...
Proposed speed limits could reduce damage after a truck accident
Drivers in Louisiana will inevitably encounter large trucks when out on the road. Their prevalence can lead to complacency in thinking that they are just part of the landscape and there is little to worry about in terms of being injured in a truck accident. The...
Multi-car crash in Louisiana injures many and kills two
It is an unfortunate reality that accidents and tragedies often beget other accidents and tragedies in Louisiana and across the country. These incidents can occur for a wide variety of reasons including a car crash due to a reckless driver. Those who have been...
Debris on the road a frequent cause of a car crash
There are many risks for drivers on the roads of Louisiana that they must be wary of. Research is constantly striving to find out what causes a car accident and to seek out methods to stop them from happening. In some instances, these accidents occur due to issues...
Legal help after a hit and run accident
Under Louisiana law, drivers involved in an accident where someone has been injured must stay at the scene until emergency personnel and authorities arrive. However, with a variety of justifications, some people might choose to leave the scene of a crash no matter the...
Injured Louisiana crash victims have 1 year to recover damages
An accident is described as an unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally, typically resulting in damage or injury. However, some suggest that the word accident should be replaced by something like crash or collision because so many injuries...
A better economy raises the risk of a fatal trucking accident
Given the vast number of negative aftereffects of a truck accident in Louisiana and across the U.S., researchers are constantly trying to come to a determination as to why they happen and to find ways to prevent them. The common reasons that come to mind including...
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