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...
Speeding puts everyone on the road at risk
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...
Distracted driving and hands-free devices
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....
Reviewing 2019 state auto accident data
The Center for Analytics & Research in Transportation Safety at Louisiana State University gathers and analyzes state traffic data from various government agencies. CARTS recently released a report about Louisiana auto accidents in 2019, showing decreases in...
How can in-car cameras help prevent car accidents?
Motor vehicle accidents happen for many reasons, and unfortunately, many of them are preventable and the result of human error. Manufacturers recognize that drivers can benefit from certain types of tools, and many newer vehicles are coming with features that...
Elderly distracted drivers can cause car accidents
Distracted Louisiana drivers are a danger to themselves and everyone else on the road. When a person is looking at his or her phone, even for a second, it significantly increases the chances for car accidents. While drivers of any age are susceptible to driving while...
Glaucoma may make car accidents more likely
When people have a medical condition that could affect the way they drive or how they see the road, they are responsible for knowing when they should not drive. This is especially true for people who have glaucoma. This is a medical condition that affects how a person...
Driving in the rain is more likely to lead to car accidents
When the weather is bad, drivers should exercise extreme caution by driving slower, allowing more room between vehicles and watching for hazards. Most drivers are aware of the need to be more careful when its raining, yet many still drive too fast, follow too closely...
More DUI car accidents in July than in other months
July is a busy month for traveling, gatherings with friends and other types of celebrations. For this reason, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration notes that there are more car accidents related to drunk driving in July that in other months of the year....
Are zoned out drivers sometimes to blame for car accidents?
When a Louisiana driver thinks about common causes for traffic collisions, he or she probably thinks about things such as speeding and drunk driving. It may never occur to a reader that one of the most significant dangers on the road could be a "zombie driver". This...
