To some degree, you can’t even influence whether or not you get into a car accident. You can influence whether or not you cause one, of course, and you can reduce your odds of getting hit by another driver through defensive driving, but it only goes so far. At some...
Project moves forward to synchronize traffic lights in Baton Rouge
Does it seem like the traffic lights in the busiest areas of Baton Rouge are functioning a little more smoothly these days? On July 13, Mayor-President Sharon Weston-Broome announced the start of a new traffic light synchronization program that’s designed to address...
Can you run in the road?
You’re running down the sidewalk. Ahead of you are two people, walking the same direction you’re going. They’re walking side-by-side, taking up the entire sidewalk, and they seem oblivious to the fact that you’re coming up behind them. To make things worse, they’re...
Louisiana: Hundreds of injuries result from crashes annually
You love where you live, but you know that accidents are common throughout the region. Every time you’re heading to work or school, you feel like you see another person involved in a crash. Whether it’s a single-vehicle crash or one that involves many people, you...
5 Steps to securing a favorable outcome after an auto accident
Whether you at fault or not, the aftermath of an auto accident is not fun. Besides worrying about your health and the health of others involved, expect to exchange information, deal with insurance companies, wait for damage assessments and repair your vehicle. How can...
Fatalities from running a red light have increased again
People aren't paying as much attention to traffic lights as they should -- and "running a red light" is quickly becoming one of the worst habits of American drivers. Research by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety found that there's been a 28% jump in the number of...
What is ‘Katie Bug’s Law’ and how can it help injury victims?
Back in June, Gov. John Bel Edwards signed into law Louisiana Senate Bill 138. Also known as "Katie Bug's Law," for the young victim of a car accident, it puts new power in the hands of police and victims when a driver who causes a crash is suspected of being under...
Could truck speed limiters make the roads safer?
Safety advocates who have been pushing for all new trucks to have speed limiter devices that are set to 65 mph took their case to the federal government for the third time. Once again, their efforts fell short. The coalition headed by the Truck Safety Coalition and...
The true cost of bicycle injuries
Would you estimate that the true cost of bicycle injuries -- if you consider only the medical expenses involved -- is in the millions every year? Most people wouldn't. However, a 2017 study by the University of California, San Francisco indicates that the medical...
Louisiana aims to change its rep as ‘bad for bicyclists’
Louisiana has a terrible reputation when it comes to safety for bicyclists, but a number of people would like to see that change. That's why the fourth-annual Bicycle Safety Festival is set to be held in Lafayette on June 1, directly across from the Federal...
