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The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) and LSU’s Center for Analytics & Research in Transportation Safety (CARTS) report that rear-end crashes are the most common type of wreck in Louisiana. A rear-end collision happens when one car hits the back of another. It might sound minor, but these crashes can still cause…

If you’ve been injured in an accident, you’re probably asking yourself one big question: Is it worth hiring an accident lawyer? It’s a question almost every accident victim faces, especially when the insurance company seems friendly and promises to “take care of everything.” But the truth is, handling your own claim and hiring an…

Traffic is getting an upgrade in Ascension Parish. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is building three new roundabouts along Louisiana Highway 30, a key route connecting Gonzales to nearby industrial and residential areas. Related: Alternative Routes to Ascension Parish Roundabout Construction The first roundabout is already open, and the full project…

Baton Rouge and Ascension Parish are famous for sweet things — from sugarcane farms along the Mississippi River to bakeries in Gonzales and Prairieville. But here’s something many Louisiana drivers don’t think about: eating too much dessert before driving can make you sleepy and slow your reaction time on the road. That sugar rush…

Every fall, flu season hits hard in Baton Rouge, Ascension Parish, and across Louisiana. The flu spreads fast when the weather cools down — and it can make thousands of people sick each year. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), millions of Americans get the flu every year, and 3–5…

More than half of adults in the United States drink alcohol, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). About 17% of Americans binge drink, and 6% drink heavily. Louisiana, famous for its Mardi Gras celebrations and drive-thru daiquiris, ranks 30th in the country (tied with Maine) for binge drinking. In 2022,…

If you have been injured or lost a loved one in a truck accident caused by another party, you may be able to recover significant compensation. However, truck accident cases can be complex, involving federal and state laws, multiple parties, attorneys, and insurance companies.  The insurance companies and defense attorneys will work hard to…

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) says part of Highway 18 in Donaldsonville will be closed until December 19. The closed area is near where the Mississippi River meets Bayou Lafourche, from Chetimatches Street to Iberville Street. Workers will be putting steel pipes under the road, so no traffic can pass through…

When you are involved in a car crash or commerical vehicle collision that wasn’t your fault, the at-fault party’s insurance company may contact you within hours after the accident. You are likely still disoriented, shocked, and confused about what happened and how you are going to be reimbursed for your damages. Insurance company adjusters…

The evidence clearly shows that you are more likely to be injured or killed in a car accident if you are not wearing a seatbelt. The National Highway Safety Administration says that half of all car accident fatalities occur from not wearing seat belts.  While close to nine percent of Americans still choose not…