Whenever there is a motor vehicle crash involving two or more vehicles, the actions of the drivers usually determine who must pay for which damages. However, with automated and autopilot vehicles becoming more common, determining fault is becoming more complex. Who is...
When you share the road with 18-wheelers, it is necessary to take extra safety precautions. Many accidents involving these large trucks are fatal, and it's often the car drivers who cause them. Taking the following preventative actions minimizes the likelihood of...
Heavy rains can create perilous conditions on the road, but a storm may not necessarily be the primary cause of an accident. In reality, rain will often simply increase the likelihood that dangerous driving will result in a collision. If you sustained a serious injury...
If you watch the news after a commercial airplane crashes, you probably know that investigators prioritize locating the craft’s black box. This box, officially called an event data recorder, contains important information about the plane in the lead-up to the crash....
Many drivers exceed the speed limit from time to time, some do so regularly, but far too many drivers underestimate the potentially deadly risk of doing so. Over the past two decades, excessive speed has been a factor in about one-third of all motor vehicle...
Drivers are bombarded with distractions no matter the length or complexity of the trip. From eating breakfast on the way to work in the morning to answering email on the way home in the evening, drivers are constantly tempted to multitask while behind the wheel....
Now that classes are in full swing at Louisiana State University and K-12 schools are shifting back to in-person learning, drivers are going to find more pedestrians in crosswalks and intersections. With more pedestrians on roadways comes the greater risks of...
Whether you bike for fun or transportation in Baton Rouge and surrounding cities, safety should be your foremost concern. In general, bicyclists must follow the same laws as motor vehicle drivers when traveling on Louisiana roads. Review the pertinent local and state...
Overweight and unbalanced cargo can be a big problem for 18-wheeler drivers and an even bigger problem for motorists nearby. Overloaded trucks are a leading cause of truck-related accidents, and the drivers of smaller, lighter vehicles are often the victims....
As with all motor vehicles, drivers of 18-wheelers have rules and regulations to follow regarding safety. In 2017, there were over 12 million large trucks registered in the United States. Truck crash statistics show that in 2017 over 107,000 accidents involved...
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