An afternoon cruise on your motorcycle can turn catastrophic when another driver suddenly hits you from behind. You may escape with only minor injuries or bruises following the accident and think that you are fine. After all, motorcycle occupants usually bear the...
Whiplash is a condition that arises after ligaments and muscles in the neck area extend past the typical range of motion. For example, the force of a car accident often causes a victim’s head to jerk back and forth, resulting in whiplash. The condition could also...
When you ask most people what they envision about New Orleans, they'll likely mention the French Quarter's famed streets. It's not uncommon for tourists and locals alike to stroll along and check out the area's many historic homes. However, there is always an inherent...
In Louisiana, thousands of people don wearable technology. This term references devices such as smartwatches, mobile phones, hands-free devices and earbuds. The convenience of these wearable devices can make people question how they ever lived without them until they...
Aging is inevitable and can affect your ability to drive. In-car technology may help you stay safer on the roads. Not all in-car technology is helpful to driving well Some technology distracts you from driving. What you need are unobtrusive systems that help you...
When you're in your car on a road in Louisiana, you might not think that anything would be wrong with changing the radio station or reaching over for a few seconds to get something off the passenger seat. However, these actions are often considered distracted driving...
No matter how they arise, serious car accidents in Louisiana represent the cause of countless severe physical and emotional injuries each year, not to mention substantial financial losses. Recent research suggests that certain vehicle safety systems designed to...
An SUV's cargo and passenger spaces may be desirable qualities for a vehicle owner. Such features contribute to mass and bulk, however, and the added weight presents some risks to pedestrians. Drivers in Louisiana may need to exercise additional care when operating an...
Louisiana is an at-fault state that holds the party that causes an injury to another liable for the costs of injuries and property damages. A car accident is the most obvious case in which you might suffer an injury in which the other party would be at fault and...
Some people who are involved in a car accident in Louisiana suffer shoulder impingement syndrome, which can be very painful and greatly reduces the ability to use the shoulder joint properly. The level of the injuries generally ranges from mild to very severe with...
