The Louisiana Traffic Records Data Report 2024 reports 706 fatal crashes and 753 fatalities statewide in 2024. That same Louisiana Traffic Records Data Report 2024 notes 161 people died in DWI (BAC>=0.08) crashes and 261 vehicle passengers died not wearing a seat belt. Statewide totals describe road safety trends. They cannot establish what caused…
On a motorcycle, a short gap in traffic or a patch of loose gravel can leave little room to recover. Before riding, check the bike and your gear. On the road, choose a position and following distance that let you see hazards early and respond without an abrupt maneuver. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration…
After a Baton Rouge crash, attend to injuries and immediate danger first. Then preserve the scene, identify the investigating agency, and keep a record of treatment and insurance communications. These ten steps explain what to collect and which decisions deserve care. Louisiana injury claims generally rest on fault under Civil Code article 2315. A…
In Louisiana, a loss of consortium claim seeks damages for harm to a qualifying family relationship after someone is injured, including changes to companionship, household services, and intimacy under Louisiana Civil Code art. 2315(B). The law ties who can recover to the same beneficiary categories used for wrongful death actions in Louisiana Civil Code…
Trouble sleeping, panic in traffic, or avoiding a familiar road can affect life after an accident even when the physical injuries are improving. Some stress reactions fade; others persist or interfere with work, relationships, and everyday activities. A clinician can help assess the symptoms and recommend care. For an injury claim, describe what has…