Car crashes occur with daily regularity near Covington and throughout the greater New Orleans area in Louisiana.  However, the average driver might go years or even decades without a crash. Proactive safety practices can help people mitigate their risk of a life-altering collision. One of the factors that directly influences the likelihood of a serious collision is where someone drives. There are certain roads that tend to see far more serious collisions than other area thoroughfares. Certain roads are more dangerous than others There are a handful of local intersections that have become ..read more

Some roads are more dangerous than others because they host so much traffic. Other roads are dangerous due to design issues. The Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, unfortunately, is both a heavily-traveled bridge and an old enough piece of infrastructure to have outdated design elements. For example, the concrete guardrails preventing vehicles from going off the bridge in the event of a crash were previously only 25 inches tall. Those barriers were ineffective given the size of modern vehicles. Adjustments to the bridge's infrastructure added an additional steel railing that makes the total rail 46 ..read more

Mardi Gras in Louisiana blends culture, music and vibrant celebrations. Parades and parade floats are a central focus of the weeks-long party season. These marvels of creativity and tradition wind their way through the streets to captivate crowds with their elaborate designs and lively atmosphere. While these floats add a unique charm to the celebrations, they pose specific safety concerns. It's essential for those attending the parades to be aware of how to enjoy these festivities safely. Understanding the risks and adopting safe practices near floats can prevent accidents and injuries. Safet ..read more

Someone who is going about their daily business can end up abruptly harmed by an outside party. Both businesses and individuals can cause major harm to others. People choose to drive while drunk or to commit acts of violence against other people. Businesses release unsafe products, hire unstable employees or maintain dangerous facilities where people end up hurt. The law in Louisiana allows those harmed by the illegal behavior or negligence of others to seek compensation through the civil courts. A successful personal injury lawsuit can help compensate an individual for expenses related to inj ..read more

Drivers in Covington, Louisiana may use the interstate highway system fairly frequently. Even if they’re not traveling very far, interstates are often the fastest and most efficient way to commute to work in the morning and back home again at night. I-12 runs east and west through Covington, and U.S. Route 190 runs north and south. But there are some significant risks to using the interstate, which has a much higher speed limit than many surface streets. Oftentimes, these high speeds create the potential for very serious car accidents. Why is speed so important? Speed significantly impacts the ..read more

When people think about injuries at retail establishments, they might think about what happens to workers. After all, employees could end up hurt due to repetitive stress from ringing people up or stocking shelves for hours. They may have to handle dangerous equipment in storage areas that could cause injuries. They could also get injured in attempted robberies and other situations involving criminal activity. There are countless possible risks for retail employees, and many of those same risks may affect retail shoppers. Patrons of a business could easily end up injured during an attempted r ..read more

Cycling is a hobby people of all ages can enjoy. It offers health benefits as a form of cardiovascular exercise. It can help people strengthen their bodies and can also provide very affordable local transportation. Unfortunately, cycling can be quite dangerous because those on bikes have to share the road with those in large motor vehicles. Drivers can make mistakes that put those on bicycles in perilous positions. Sometimes, they cause major collisions. Even if a cyclist consistently prioritizes their safety on the road, they may eventually encounter a driver who doesn't abide by the rules of ..read more

Teenage drivers are responsible for a disproportionate number of fatal car accidents. Drivers in any age group can, of course, cause fatal crashes. Unfortunately, though, teens cause a higher rate of fatal accidents than any other motorist age group does. Why is this the case? Why are teenagers considered to be such dangerous drivers? There are numerous reasons that need to be considered when answering these pressing questions. A lack of experience Developing experience takes time. Young drivers need time to gain necessary experience and get used to making decisions behind the wheel. Many mist ..read more

Any vehicle can crash, and most collisions are, terrifying. However, some types of collisions usually result in worse outcomes for individuals. Motorcycle crashes can be particularly severe because of how small a motorcycle is when compared to an SUV or other large four-wheeled vehicle. Motorcycles themselves also offer very little protection in the event of a collision. Those who regularly ride have an interest in protecting themselves from the worst-case scenario, which might include another driver doing something very unsafe that leads to them getting hurt in traffic. There is one motorcycl ..read more

Collisions are a natural byproduct of having millions of cars on the roads across the country. Crashes occur every day in Louisiana, and some of them are far more severe than others. Motor vehicle collisions can leave vehicles completely unsafe to drive and/or can put people in the hospital indefinitely because of their injuries. They are also a leading cause of preventable death in the United States. Those involved in a crash can sometimes rely on insurance to help them fix their vehicles and/or obtain medical care. However, quite a few people involved in serious collisions in Louisiana have ..read more